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Give your kids expensive things?
- Thread starter Randy
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Depending on the thing itself, possibly. If it's clothing, shoes, or more common toys, no, they're going to go through those so quickly the money isn't justifiable until they're older; however, if it's something like a "big" toy that'll last a couple of years and be a favourite, or something educational, then yeah, it's ok to go for the bigger budget stuff, I suppose. I grew up with generic markers, pens, etc. Hand me down clothes, discount shoes, thirft/charity shop toys and I was perfectly fine with that. I had as much fun as the other kids, got as much schoolwork done as the other kids and had as well rounded a childhood experience as them, but without the higher priced items.
I got expensive stuff as a kid. I'd get a PS1, PS2, and other game consoles. I think my SNES and N64 were bought from my dad's friend for a cheap price. I always went over to that persons house and played the N64 wrestling games.
Of course being a kid I didn't take care of the discs at times and had to learn my lesson! I feel as long as the kid will take care of it and be responsible, why not? For my graduation from high school my dad (maybe mom) got me a PS3.
Of course being a kid I didn't take care of the discs at times and had to learn my lesson! I feel as long as the kid will take care of it and be responsible, why not? For my graduation from high school my dad (maybe mom) got me a PS3.
Did your parents make good money?
No. I know that we lived with family and my parents didn't have to pay as many bills as they do now. I asked for a PS2 and such, never expected it for Christmas. I only got my Gamecube when it was on a sale for 100 dollars or so my dad said. It came with Super Mario Sunshine.
Nice! Gamecube was a console I never had, I wanted one though!
What consoles do they have?
