Present for dad

So my 6 year old's dad isn't really involved - he sends child maintenance but hasn't come to see him since June 2023 (no facetimes/phone calls either - just the occasional message or video). I still send presents from my son for birthday/Father's Day/Christmas as I think it's good for my son and a way for him to still feel connected. I've got his school picture as a gift for him but does anybody have any suggestions for what to get him? He moves about a lot so anything bulky or difficult to transport isn't suitable. He isn't a fan of sentimental things like Best Dad keyrings etc. He is also VERY fussy with food as he's a fine dining chef so anything that I'd consider a good food gift would likely just get chucked as it wouldn't be to his taste (even things that are practical for cooking would be too at risk for getting chucked). Any ideas? 😩

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To be honest I think the picture is enough 😅 he clearly doesn't want to be involved so why force him? Send the picture and a wee message from your son and that's it. This is what I would do

I’d get him fuck all to be honest 😅

What about a sentimental key ring that says “deadbeat dad”? I’m making jokes but I’m genuinely sorry you had a kid with such a shitty man. You’re clearly a good person and a good mom for how you’re handling the situation.

My sons dad / dads family isn’t involved choose to have nothing to do with my son and I won’t be buying them anything at all for Christmas or birthdays etc if my son isn’t good enough for them to see then they aren’t good enough to receive gifts from him

His family are still involved (mostly) - his parents aren't alive/around anymore but his sister visits semi regularly. I just feel that my son still wants to get him a present but wanted to give a bit of background to explain budget - I don't want to spend more than £5/£10 😂 I like the idea of a wee note from my son - I might get him to draw a picture and write him a message or something because this is the first year he can properly attempt to write!

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