But there often is pressure. And now an invite to a 7-year-old's birthday party from a mum in Essex has gone viral - because the invite outrageously demands a minimum spend of £50 on presents.

One aunt shared a story on Reddit detailing how the birthday presents she gave her niece ended up in the trash because her mom wasn’t a fan of them. Below, you’ll find all of the details ...

Shelby Shrull, 33, started making her daughter’s, five, Christmas and birthday presents after needing to be more careful with ...