How would you respond if your parents told you they could not get you any gifts or new clothes for Christmas?

Shana-Lee Edwards, 16

I wouldn't feel anyway because I know that times are hard right now. I would just hope that maybe next year things would be different, but I'd still try and get them something.

Ricardo Jones, 15

I'd be okay with it because I understand that times are hard with all the economic crisis taking place at the moment.

Davion Gray, 16

I wouldn't really care, once I'm with my family it wouldn't really matter.

Davia Russell, 16

Well I'd understand and not let that be any extra trouble for them.

Patrice Martin, 16

I wouldn't have a problem; I'd just wear what I already have.

Avardo Simpson, 14

It wouldn't bother me; I'd just try and do small jobs so I could get some money to help them out.

- Text and photo by Ketema Walker, Gleaner Intern