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09.09.19, 17:00 PM General Topics
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DD has tons of shoes she doesn’t need. Now she wants to buy an additional pair from her pocket money. Should I let her? It’s a complete waste but then again it’s her own money. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.09.19, 05:00 PM Flag
 

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How old? IMHO, she can use her own money for whatever she wants. But also, there can be a serious conversation to encourage her to think about how she makes her choices, the pros and cons, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.19, 05:08 PM Flag
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I'd say no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.19, 05:13 PM Flag
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*or have her sell ones she doesn't wear on a resale app or FB--my teen dd sells her clothing and gets $15 for jeans etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.19, 05:13 PM Flag
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I would use the same process I use with toys. You want another one, then you havce to get rid of one. Although I love shoes and have a ton I don't need. So this would be harder for me to justify. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.19, 05:20 PM Flag
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Check out the book "The Opposite of Spoiled." Author argues that kids should be allowed to do whatever they want with their "spend" money (among their "save" and "give" that the also have from their allowance). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.19, 05:59 PM Flag
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