Is it rude for a child to open their gifts during their birthday party?

I remember as a child this was a big debate between my classmates/parents/etc.

A lot of parents thought it was rude for a child to open their gifts during their party because it:

• caused jealousy between the children

• felt awkward

• took up a lot of time

• made people feel embarrassed if their gift wasn’t “as good” as another person’s or was “too small”

• embarrassed people who were unable to bring gifts

Others tho said it was fine because:

• it was a good way for the child to show appreciation by thanking each individual as they opened their gift

• was considered to be an important “fun” part of the party for the child

• “the party is about celebrating the child, so why wouldn’t they open their gifts then?”

• at the end many times the kids would play with the party kid’s toys which was fun for a lot of parents to watch (not always fun for the gift recipient tho)

• it’s more fun for the kid to open their gift around others than by themselves

How do you feel about it?