Ask Dr. Helen: Do Husbands Owe Wives Post-Childbirth ‘Push Presents?’
This is the first I have ever heard of “push presents,” but I don’t think it’s a big deal. The EXPECTATION of a gift is rude no matter what, but I think it’s a worthy occasion FOR a gift, just as a promotion would be. I also think it’s ridiculous to act as though the gift is in exchange for or payment on a baby, or even for sex. It’s simply a gesture recognizing 9 months of physical, emotional, and mental strain that only one of the two people had to endure to bring this gift into both their lives. If you have the money and the inclination, I think it’s a great idea.
Basically, I guess what I am saying is that I agree that the expectation of a gift is generally wrong, but that it has nothing to do with prostitution or payment. Just my 2 cents.
