My family gave me a really hard time when I told them what dd7 and dd9 were getting for Christmas. Lots of math/science kits and books were on the list. Can I help it if that is what they ask for?

How do you respond? I did say that this is what they asked for and when the dds were asked they repeat that this is what they asked for. I thought that would settle it, but now my family thinks I push the girls too hard academically and they have "forgotten" how to be children!

Thank you for your thoughts!