'I have to admit, when it comes to spending, I have no idea what I’ve forked out on my two children.' How many presents do you think children should get for Christmas? 🎁
As we sorted through the numerous gifts in the loft, my husband Tom rolled his eyes.
On the one hand, isn’t unnecessary indulgence what the Christmas season is all about? From the amount we eat and drink, to the silly stocking fillers we panic-buy at the last minute, and the amount we spend on countless Christmas ‘experiences’…I have to admit, when it comes to spending, I have no idea what I’ve forked out on my two children
I have to admit, when it comes to spending, I have no idea what I’ve forked out on my two children this year. Maybe that in itself is indulgent, that I don’t have to keep track of every £10 or £20 I spend on them., starting to shop from about June, and buying when I can afford to. So many people – myself included – go over the top, with some even taking out loans or getting into debt to make the day ‘special’. But no day is worth getting into debt over.
‘This is a child who by no means is going without,’ she added. ‘My son has two working parents, we have a mortgage, his school lunches are free because he is in reception; if he needs new shoes, wants a new book or asks for an ice cream we buy them. We can afford to.’
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