Are birthday parties breaking the bank in Adelaide? This eye-opening episode dives into the shocking reality of children's birthday gift expectations, where $50-100 presents have somehow become the norm. Hayley and Max share their disbelief at the financial burden parents now face, with some families spending thousands annually just on other kids' birthday gifts. Between school policies requiring whole-class invitations and the social pressure to match expensive gifts received, parents are resorting to making excuses to avoid parties altogether.

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