Because, at least in my circles as a kid, cash was corralled by the parents for the college fund which, from the POV of the kid, meant it essentially didn't exist. A gift card which must be spent someplace fun is free money without the guilt of not spending it someplace more serious.
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Date: 2008-08-29 02:54 am (UTC)