This Mom Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy Drives
Briefly

There’s an idea that low-income individuals should just be thankful for whatever they receive. If you haven’t experienced this, you may not understand.
There’s privilege in being able to request a specific toy and not receiving the ‘Dollar Store Barbie’ that breaks in 24 hours.
The mentality of expecting gratitude for subpar gifts is about the giver feeling good, rather than genuinely supporting the receiver.
When giving during the holidays, it's important to truly consider the needs and preferences of the people we are purchasing for.
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