Second Best? Survey Reveals Father's Day Spending

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What is dear old Dad getting for Father's Day? Not nearly as much as Mom did for her special day, according to a new survey from Discover Card. According to the survey, children said they plan to spend $31 on Dad for Father's Day, which is $10 less than they spent on Mom for her day. Wives said they intend on spending an average of $43 on their husbands, while husbands spent average $63 for Mother's Day. Fathers-in-law fared the worst, though. Respondents said they were three times less likely to buy a present for their fathers-in-law than their own dads. the survey also found that it is probably a very good thing that most fathers want very little for their day. One-third of fathers surveyed said they'd rather receive a card than a big gift. "Less is more when it comes to dad, as our survey reveals he appreciates the simple things in life," said Margo Georgiadis, executive vice president of Discover Financial Services. Almost a quarter said they were hoping for a meal out at a restaurant, while another 14 percent said they'd like to receive a home-cooked meal. Another 14 percent said they would like sports or hobby equipment, while 15percent said they were hoping for a gift certificate.