Christmas spending

[watermelon sugar]

He did. He’s very particular about clothes and food.

It’s what he wants. My parents used to spend a lot on us kids. The whole living room would be covered with presents and I loved it. I want to do the same

surely you would have showed him the tommy hilfiger coat doubt he’s researching designer brands in his spare time

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Whilst I understand you do not agree with the OPs approach, at least be kind. Basically calling other posters stupid, isn’t what this thread is for.

Old Betty is a rather waspy flea. best ignored or riled up for fun

 

[Rippedjeanmaybe]

He did. He’s very particular about clothes and food.

It’s what he wants. My parents used to spend a lot on us kids. The whole living room would be covered with presents and I loved it. I want to do the same

He’s particular about clothes and food at the age of 3? Sorry but it sounds like you’re raising an entitled brat. Not a chance should a child be particular about those things at that age, they should be enjoying being kids, not browsing designer labels!
Nothing wrong with buying a few toys they want and books, but Christmas isn’t about material items and you’re just raising him to be materialistic. It’s not about the cost of an item, it’s about the thought. If he’s not happy with a primark coat at age 3 then you’re going to have a difficult time in a few years!

if this is even true, personally I smell bullshit

 

[BettyCrockerr]

I did have a budget but my boy understands more this year now that he’s about to turn 4. He wants paw patrol tower, a giant hot wheels garage, air max 90s, Nike blazers, Tommy Hilfiger coat, and a scooter. I’ve stuck a load of it on credit lol fk it.

You’ve bought your 3 year old child Nike trainers and a fucking designer coat…..?! Are you for real? Why??????!!! I’m sorry that’s not for the benefit of your child.

 

[Foxy86]

Fine. But if you haven’t got £300 and you have said you go into your overdraft and stay overdrawn until February because of it that means the OP clearly hasn’t got the money to spend. And overdraft is DEBT. Someone getting into debt to spunk £300 on crap for Christmas is LUDICROUS. It’s completely irresponsible. If you haven’t got the money to spend you don’t spend it. It’s basic fucking maths.

I was going to write a huge reply an I can't be bothered.
It's up to her what she does, an if she wants to get into debt then that's up to her.

 

[Rippedjeanmaybe]

I did have a budget but my boy understands more this year now that he’s about to turn 4. He wants paw patrol tower, a giant hot wheels garage, air max 90s, Nike blazers, Tommy Hilfiger coat, and a scooter. I’ve stuck a load of it on credit lol fk it.

He’s almost 4 and wants a Tommy Hilfiger coat and nike blazers? At that age all I knew was my coat was blue and my shoes were pink! Oh and I might have asked for light up shoes! Not a chance would I be buying a 4 year old those if they asked (your choice though). I wouldn’t even want them to know what designer is at that age, let kids be kids!

 

[Pinkpenguinx]

Well said. He’s my baby and I’m going to spoil him. Even if it is all on credit. I don’t care.

You are truely what is wrong with society today . Can not believe what I have read .
Do you not think you'd be better off putting the time and energy you do into maxxing out credit cards for Nike trainers for a 3 year old , on teaching him the life skills he will need , like reading a writing to get a head start , fill the little lads head with learning ? Teaching him to be so materialistic and obsessed with the way they look and dress aged only 3 is shocking and appalling and will not result in a well balanced individual. Sorry if that's not what you want to hear
Christ alive what next , this is the future folks

 

[mary11]

Yeah like if idiots want to waste vast sums of money on presents for children who won’t appreciate them or remember them that’s their choice but I’m allowed to have an opinion on it and express that opinion.
Christmas isn’t about what you spend. For kids, it’s the magic of Christmas that they will remember, that’s more important than wasting money on loads of presents that won’t be remembered.

Theres a difference between having an opinion and calling people morons or idiots because they dont agree with you? You dont get to dictate whats a magical christmas for other families. Bet your real fun at parties tho hun glad your not invited to mines anyway.

 

[Wellthisisinteresting]

Don't have kids thank goodness. Husband and I don't gift, tend to 'do sonething' instead, don't buy for siblings, just nieces and nephews.
Don't spend that much.

Parents have tended to spend around £500 on each of my siblings and I when we were younger. Now we get very large lump sums of money deposited in our accounts Trying to avoid inheritance taxes

Is it too late to wrap my self in a blanket, pop into a wicker Bastet and be left at your parents door for adoption

 

[rainbowlemon]

Last year I spent 2k on my then 12 year old but a big chunk of that was was on IPad Pro and the Apple Pencil.
It’s going to be around £1500 on her this year I think.

I’ll probably get asked how I spend so much but it adds up insanely fast on coats, trainers, clothes, jewellery, make up/skincare. She has expensive taste.

I don't see the problem if you can afford it.

 

[BettyCrockerr]

did he really say ‘Mum i want a tommy hilfiger coat’

Did he heck!!

 

[reCAPTCHA]

Approx £300 per child (we have 5), £200 on food, and £100 on two other family members (depending on your perspective we’re lucky to not have a big extended family!), and probably another £200 for a festive day out somewhere (ice-skating etc.) so probably £2k all in.

It puts us into our overdraft until February every damn year- I never learn!

 

[BettyCrockerr]

I didn’t say we couldn’t afford it. I said that it puts us in our overdraft till February. Our household income is around £6k but I’m still dreadful at saving so it takes our January salaries to compensate for enjoying ourselves in December, and then all is back to normal for February. We go skiing in October half-term, and Centre Parcs in February half-term (usually) so between the holidays I never seem to plan for Christmas gifts.

I could save for it if I was so inclined, but as I say I can’t be arsed so I don’t bother.

£300 isn’t a great deal to spend on older children these days imo- it doesn’t get you a lot. I don’t think it’s excessive at all. Then again if it irritates you that it IS excessive then, well that’s an added bonus I guess

In any case, I’m not sure when this thread degenerated into a place to have a pop at people for spending money- fucks sake

If you are going into your overdraft then you can’t afford it. You are getting into debt. You can’t afford it.

 

[Ktb]

I just enjoy it. Idk why people have to be so horrible. And yeah I do take pics of the presents under the tree but they aren’t posted anywhere

You get him his Nikes mum, no child should be made to wear light up trainers

 

[BettyCrockerr]

There is no way a child of 3 has any idea about bloody branded trainers or some stupid over priced coat. What a load of shite.

 

[candyland_]

Last year I spent 2k on my then 12 year old but a big chunk of that was was on IPad Pro and the Apple Pencil.
It’s going to be around £1500 on her this year I think.

I’ll probably get asked how I spend so much but it adds up insanely fast on coats, trainers, clothes, jewellery, make up/skincare. She has expensive taste.

 

[Theyeahyeahs]

Deliberately getting into debt is stupid. It’s not part of modern life. It’s part of life for those who are shit with money and don’t have the capacity to budget and buy only what they can afford. If you have to use an overdraft then you do not have the money available to spend. It’s basic simple maths.

So you own everything outright do you? No mortgage? Inexpensive car? Never used a student overdraft or got a student loan from your local authority? Never used a store card, credit car, klarna, etc.? Never had to get a loan for home improvements? If so, I would consider you in the vast minority and quite privileged so congrats I guess!

 

[whitefox1]

Why are people on here trying to police what other people should or shouldn’t buy for their children? It’s ridiculous. Can people not buy their kids what they want? I don’t understand!

 

[BettyCrockerr]

It’s easy to spend 100s on kids. Not sure how people don’t get it.
We always had huge piles that filled the room growing up so now we do that for our kids.

I have 2 kids; I’ve never spend “hundreds” of pounds on them for Christmas. They get a present from “Santa” that is usually a “big” present - a bike/games console etc and they get a stocking with a selection of small gifts - small toys, games, jammies, sweeties etc. that’s it. That is more than enough. Anyone spending hundreds of pounds on gifts for a child of 2 isn’t doing so for the child in mind - it’s all for bragging rights and to
Show off. A 2 year old isn’t going to
Remember Christmas and has no concept of money either - they don’t need expensive gifts, that’s is not what christmas is all about.

 

[Ktb]

I’m all done now apart from a choc and sweet hamper I do for my son (I can’t be trusted getting them in early)
Made some good savings and everything on his list I got and a couple of surprises.
Just shy of £400 I’ve spent
The backlash of announcing I wouldn’t be buying others has been funny and I definitely made the right choice, bunch of twats deserve nothing.