Kids Xmas Budgets

Posted by: cunningplan on 08 December 2004

As a parent I was wondering what other parents on this site were spending on their kids at Christmas.

Before you all scream "mind your own damn buisness" it's just to see, if perhaps we're spending too much on our only child, it does tend to creep up year after and year. (this year approx £250)

I know it depends on peoples incomes and values as to what is an acceptable ammount. We both feel that kids are bombarded with advertising for all sorts of things, and so are parents when it comes down to it, but we're supposed to know better.

Have any of you guys got limits on your child/ children's budget allowance for presents

Regards
Clive
Posted on: 10 December 2004 by long-time-dead
Hawk

The best present she will get is mummy home soon after.

Spend a little cash on a new art-set and spend private time with her making a special card to take at first visit (Don't let mummy know you are making it Winker)

You've got Christmas sorted - it's time for the family now.
Posted on: 12 December 2004 by Hawk
LTD,

I think your right.... Im not sure how things will work out but kids are tougher than we give them credit for, truth be known i think she is dealing with it better than i am!!

cheers

Hawk
Posted on: 12 December 2004 by long-time-dead
Kids are black/white and right/wrong. Unfortunately all the grey and doubt is an adult trait.

I truly hope that everything goes well for you and your family can start 2005 with a smile.

Good luck.