Why do girls give more gifts and trinkets than the boys?

Because girls value the act of giving more.
Like when they remember anniversaries. Anniversaries for THIS, anniversaries for THAT…
Every little thing.
I guess guys can’t be bothered to remember all those little “unimportant” details…

My ex used to get pissed because I never remembered our anniversary.
Rick never remembers my birthday…I decided it’s a hassle anyway, so I quit acknowledging his. Yeah, he got pissed!

Questions I have:
1. Is it actually true that young girls give gifts more often than young boys? or is this an inaccurate assumption derived from anecdotes?

2. If it is true, is it because young girls are being socialized into this behavior, is it hardwired into females or some combination of the two?

3. If it’s hardwired, what are the potential benefits from an evolutionary standpoint? My first thoughts are whether it’s related to Altruism and Group Selection?

Interesting question.

Good questions @gorillapaws.

It could be an inaccurate assumption derived from anecdotes. I’ll check with others.

I don’t know if it’s socially encouraged or if it’s just something girls do.

If it’s hardwired, I assume it’s a way to keep the masses appeased and calm. I have noticed, in the past anyway, that on television talk shows, women do a lot of “giggling.” The men don’t.

Your sample selection is small; perhaps it is just that granddaughters are more in tune with buttering up Grandma? Meanwhile the grandsons are asking Grandpa how the motor-home plumbing works.

The boys’ art is about violence and/or poop jokes?

@zenvelo Actually, Zoey is the one asking Grammpa those mechanical questions. She also laughs hysterically over poop stories.

Answer is the same as why sometimes girl friends hold hands while walking and boy friends never. I. Have. No. Idea.

Seriously though, it maybe because bracelets and other trinkets are decorative and boys prefer dismantling or breaking decorative stuff?

Beacause of what @gorillapaws wrote and possibly many other factors. It could be that girls value and need extended social networks more than boys do and this is a way of making those bonds.

Also, in school, girls overwhelmingly outnumber boys when it comes to writing me notes (“You’re the best sub EVER!”) and drawing me pictures and hearts. In fact, I don’t think I’ve even gotten a note from a boy.