I agree that a child shouldn't have to bear the burden of his parents mistakes, but paying for 4 sports camps isn't the same thing as feeding your child. When I first read that post I thought the camps were going to be $1,000 apiece, which seems outrageous. Reading it again, I think she means $1,000 total, which doesn't seem nearly as bad. Still, if you can't afford it, you can't afford it, no matter how much the child loves it. My kids are younger, but I can't afford $1,000 to send them to camp, no matter how passionate they are. She also said that her DS is tight with his money. If it's not worth it for him to spend his own money on it, why is it worth it for his mom to spend hers? I'm not saying he shouldn't go to camp. I think it's for the family to decide what their priorities are. I just don't necessarily think it has to be an all or nothing deal. Instead of 4 camps maybe he can go to 2 or 3. Or maybe they feel the sports are that important and they're willing to sacrifice in other areas. It's a fact of life that you can't always do what you want to and I don't think she would be harming her DS by saying they can't afford to send him to 4 camps.
I mostly lurk here, so maybe I shouldnt be getting into this...but (it's been bothering me a little)
You are absolutely right that every household has its priorities. And that everyone has "untouchables" in their budget. But, one of the things that I like about this board and the frugal families board is seeing those untouchables through someone else's eyes. It challenges me to ask myself the tough questions. Sometimes I realize that my untouchable should be cut, and sometimes I decide it shouldnt - even if someone else thinks it should be. Regardless of what I decide, I am always grateful for the perspective. That's how I saw the pp - as offering different perspective. The op can take it or leave it - her family, her choice.
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The camps total are $1,000 and I paid $330 for the one a few weeks ago.
I mostly lurk here, so maybe I shouldnt be getting into this...but (it's been bothering me a little)
You are absolutely right that every household has its priorities. And that everyone has "untouchables" in their budget. But, one of the things that I like about this board and the frugal families board is seeing those untouchables through someone else's eyes. It challenges me to ask myself the tough questions. Sometimes I realize that my untouchable should be cut, and sometimes I decide it shouldnt - even if someone else thinks it should be. Regardless of what I decide, I am always grateful for the perspective. That's how I saw the pp - as offering different perspective. The op can take it or leave it - her family, her choice.
And I REALLY appreciate everyone's perspectives.
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