Family Tree by Signe Wilkinson for September 15, 2020
September 14, 2020
September 16, 2020
Transcript:
"I'm tired of arguing with you over clothes." "Here." "Go to the mall and pick out anything you want!",BR>"Thanks, but..." "These are 1988 dollars!" "Those are the ones they paid me." click
My cousin used to bug her Mom (my aunt) for the “name brand” jeans.
My aunt solved the problem just like this.
She gave her a fixed amount of money, "here’s what you have to work with. You can buy 3 pairs of jeans, or you can buy ALL of the wardrobe you need for school if you buy “plain, no- brand name” clothes.
It’s your choice.
Of course, she got the name brand on her tush and NO tops, accessories, shoes, etc.
A month or so later…Mom, I need new… started.
She learned a hard lesson, then she used the “family budget” money wisely, and saved up her baby sitting/chores money for “brand name stuff.”
bookworm0812 about 4 years ago
Ummmmm…..so? It’s not like it’s worthless Confederate money.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 4 years ago
That’s right mom, cave under constant nagging. Great lesson for little Twinky.
listmom about 4 years ago
Give her a fixed budget; then she can see how far it really goes and buy her clothes accordingly.
noreenklose about 4 years ago
My cousin used to bug her Mom (my aunt) for the “name brand” jeans.
My aunt solved the problem just like this.
She gave her a fixed amount of money, "here’s what you have to work with. You can buy 3 pairs of jeans, or you can buy ALL of the wardrobe you need for school if you buy “plain, no- brand name” clothes.
It’s your choice.
Of course, she got the name brand on her tush and NO tops, accessories, shoes, etc.
A month or so later…Mom, I need new… started.
She learned a hard lesson, then she used the “family budget” money wisely, and saved up her baby sitting/chores money for “brand name stuff.”