Kylie Kelce vehemently slams new parenting trend for kids birthdays: It feels very participation trophy-esque

As a mom of three with a fourth on the way, Kylie Kelce has been to quite a few kids’ birthday parties — and there’s one trend that she’s “vehemently against.”There’s a new trend where parents hosting children’s birthday parties not only expect presents for their birthday boy or girl — they also require party guests to bring gifts for the child’s siblings.“I will say I am vehemently against the idea of other kids getting birthday presents on a child’s birthday,” Kelce, 32, shared in an episode of her popular podcast “Not Gonna Lie.”The trend gained attention on TikTok earlier this month when a mom shared that her 6-year-old kid came home from school with an invitation for another kid’s birthday, and the invitation asked parents to bring a gift for the little brother as well so he’s not “left out.”The mom shared that she was “floored,” adding that it’s the host mother’s responsibility — not hers — to have a present for her 3-year-old if she feels one is needed.Kelce — who is expecting her fourth child with husband Jason Kelce, the former star player for the Philadelphia Eagles — chimed in on the craze with her honest opinion on the podcast.The mom of three daughters shared that they are getting ready to celebrate multiple birthdays very close together.The Kelces’ youngest, Bennett, turned 2 on Feb.

23, and middle child Elliotte turns 4 on March 4.Their oldest daughter, Wyatt, will celebrate her sixth birthday in October.“Our family knows no one else is receiving a birthday present for Bennett’s birthday,” she said.

“Everyone gets a special day.When your siblings get presents for your birthday, it reduces your birthday.

It’s not their birthday — it’s your birthday.“Also, I think it teaches them to a degree that just because someone’s getting presents doesn’t mean you get presents,” Kelce added.“It feels very participation trophy-esque.”Experts agreed with Kelce that parents need to t...