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  1. Woman tells her aunt that she's gonna get only one gift for her four kids this Christmas if she has another baby
  2. Because of having many kids, OP's aunt was facing overcrowded living conditions in a too-small house with financial constraints
  3. Despite overcrowded living conditions, OP's aunt announced plans for another baby
  4. Due to the cost of living crisis, OP informed her aunt that she could only afford to give one present to her five kids this Christmas, leading to displeasure from Ann and her husband
  5. OP was facing criticism from both her family and Ann's family
  6. Here's the comments of Reddit users, many of whom say that the OP was wrong for doing so:

Woman Get Criticized For Telling Her Aunt That She Would Get Her Four Kids Only One Gift This Christmas If She Has Another Baby

On the r/AmItheA**hole, one woman (OP) recently asked: "AITA for saying to my aunt that I’m only gonna get her kids one present this Christmas if she has another baby?"

The OP explained in the post that every year she usually bought all the kids 2-3 Christmas presents, but this year, she could only give one Christmas gift to her aunt's four kids because of the cost of living crisis. She frankly told her aunt that, and everyone criticized the OP and labeled her as a jerk.

Now, caught in a family drama, the OP grappled with accusations and uncertainties, all set against the backdrop of tight finances and holiday expectations. Scroll down to check out the entire story!

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Woman tells her aunt that she's gonna get only one gift for her four kids this Christmas if she has another baby

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m__ossbaII's questionSource: m__ossbaII

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Because of having many kids, OP's aunt was facing overcrowded living conditions in a too-small house with financial constraints

OP's aunt is now facing overcrowded living conditions in a too-small house with financial constraints Source: m__ossbaII
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Despite overcrowded living conditions, OP's aunt announced plans for another baby

Source: m__ossbaII
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Due to the cost of living crisis, OP informed her aunt that she could only afford to give one present to her five kids this Christmas, leading to displeasure from Ann and her husband

OP could only afford to give one present to her five kids Source: m__ossbaII
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OP was facing criticism from both her family and Ann's family

Source: m__ossbaII
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Here's the comments of Reddit users, many of whom say that the OP was wrong for doing so:

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What do you think about the OP's situation? Was it okay for them to limit Christmas gifts due to money issues? Have you ever faced a similar challenge with family expectations and real-life struggles during the holidays? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

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