Survey #186 Response from Granny

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Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
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Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
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Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
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Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
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Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
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Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
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Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
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Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
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Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
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What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?First instinct is to give things to my younger daughter, who doesn't have a lot of spare cash. She also has access to groups who take donations and lend items out to people who need them. She will tell me if she wants an item or not or will find a home for it. If not, I'm happy to put it out on the sidewalk for people to pick up. I got rid of a set of dinnerware that way within an hour - someone walked by, I told them it was an 18-piece set and the next thing it was gone. (I had already replaced it - I have a big family and we still all get together sometimes). As for sentimental items, I haven't had to do that yet. I gave some jewellery in a box from my youth to my oldest granddaughter to do with as she likes - I haven't even asked her about it since! I only worry about framed family portraits in oil paint that have been in my family for generations and I'm not sure my children have space for (or want) them - what does one do with such items? Give them to a museum in the city from where they come? It would be very sad to give those away to strangers or sell them as they were very much part of my childhood. Wall space seems to be at a premium in modern homes...
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?Would the item(s) be useful to them.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?A dress I got from my cousin when I was a little girl - I wore it at my 6th birthday party. It was white and had a layered skirt with trim on the edges.
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