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re: Kids today asking for expensive Christmas gifts
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:15 am to lsu xman
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:15 am to lsu xman
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Get it and i bet his grades will start to suffer.
Yeah, if you get it so you don't have to actually spend time with your kids they will. If you're a good parent it's probably not an issue.
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Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:42 am to Realityintheface
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Tell him that he can go do lawn work if he really wants it. You really think about how to spend money when you have sweated your balls off for it.
The straight A student who already does extra work around the house for cash needs to go work in the lawn for his own Christmas gift, of which he’s never asked for before?
Geez.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:42 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
When I was a young man I would work two jobs from October until December every year. Just to make sure I got my kids good gifts for Christmas. Didn’t get much sleep but it was worth it
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:44 am to Jimbeaux
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I asked for a Go Cart one year in the 1970’s. I was probably about 12.
We didn't do Christmas but if I wanted it, I mowed yards to get it. We were free range in many ways.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:44 am to BowDownToLSU
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I just spent $1200 on a downpayment for my oldest’s root canal only to find out that she and middle kid need all of their wisdom teeth removed. Kids are expensive.
My friend this is just the start.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:47 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Get him an xbox series s. next gen gaming but much cheaper. Unless all his friends have playstations
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:47 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
I’m old school. Never allowed video games in the house, but would spend 2 k on his guitar. I’m not funding useless games. Kids had to be developing skills of some sort. Games are a waste of time.
Let the downvotes begin… cheers.
Let the downvotes begin… cheers.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:52 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
My Ex conditioned my precious kids to expect LOTS of gifts no matter the cost. When I would mention it was overboard, she would flat out tell me I was a bad father and I ruined Christmas.
Whomp whomp whomp
And yes, morons, %500 IS expensive for one damn gift.
Whomp whomp whomp
And yes, morons, %500 IS expensive for one damn gift.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:54 am to LouisianaLady
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The straight A student who already does extra work around the house for cash needs to go work in the lawn for his own Christmas gift, of which he’s never asked for before? Geez.
You conveniently left out the fact that it’s an expensive gift.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:54 am to Sneauxghost
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Games are a waste of time.
Let the downvotes begin… cheers.
Just like the people who shout the praises of weed with none of the consequences, blanket statements like this rarely work out.
I'm not a gamer. I played sports video games as a kid and teenager, but stopped around the time I was 20. I don't get enjoyment out of video games. That being said, games are a great way to develop strategy and hand-eye coordination. They are no more a waste of time than learning guitar or watching sports.
I'm sure since you limit things that are a waste of time in your household you're the model of efficiency.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:54 am to SlimTigerSlap
wow... someone with common sense. Bravo!
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:55 am to EZE Tiger Fan
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And yes, morons, %500 IS expensive for one damn gift.
It really is.
Christmas is out of control. I buy stuff for children only, and put a $100 limit on each gift.
If my child or grandchild wanted an xbox, I'd buy it randomly for good school work or behavior so he's not conditioned to get a lot of shite at Christmas.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:56 am to Realityintheface
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You conveniently left out the fact that it’s an expensive gift.
It’s pretty common to spend at least $500 total on your kid’s Christmas for middle class people. Who cares if it’s on one gift? Just cut back on the other random knick knacks he probably never cared about.
It’s normal for older kids to move to one big gift versus a bunch of small things.
This post was edited on 11/18/22 at 7:59 am
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:57 am to Rebel
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500 dollars is expensive?
Unless you're rich...500 dollars is a lot for a kids gift
Posted on 11/18/22 at 7:57 am to Rebel
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If you think 500 for a PlayStation is expensive, wait until he wants to take a prom date to dinner.
Where the frick do you think kids go to eat before prom? Nobu?
Posted on 11/18/22 at 8:04 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Christmas is out of control. I buy stuff for children only, and put a $100 limit on each gift.
I agree. Kids today get more presents in 1 year than I got my entire life. Warps their idea of what Christmas is really about. The best Christmas is full of friends/family, laughter and good food/booze. The gifts are bullshite fluff promoted by corporate greed. I challenge you to not have gifts this Christmas and focus on relationships. It will open your eyes to how you have been manipulated and controlled for money.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 8:06 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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For something he is barely going to use?
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PlayStation 5
Uh, what makes you think it will rarely get used?
Posted on 11/18/22 at 8:08 am to EZE Tiger Fan
quote:maybe in 1995
And yes, morons, %500 IS expensive for one damn gift.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 8:10 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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He wants for nothing and hardly asks for anything. He often ask me what he can do around the house to earn extra spending money.
Then why are you balking at the one time he askes for something somewhat extravagant for a Christmas present?
Posted on 11/18/22 at 8:21 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
I asked for a SNES for Christmas in 1991. It was $200.
Your 15/yo asking for a current gaming system is nothing new. $500-800 seems fair. I would not consider it a greedy expensive gift.
Your 15/yo asking for a current gaming system is nothing new. $500-800 seems fair. I would not consider it a greedy expensive gift.
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