We are told that a father should make equal gifts to all his children.

Answer

When making gifts, then it is necessary to make equal gifts to one's children. But this equality does not apply to the basic needs of children. For example, one child is in need of shoes whilst the other are not. It does not mean that in this case shoes should be procured for all the children or if they don't need shoes then the value of the shoes be given to them in cash or kind. If one child is in need of medical expenses, it does not mean that that amount of money should be spent on every child. Spending according to their needs is valid. But when giving presents/gifts, then these should be equal.