History: In Y5 & Y6 I paid the deposit for DS1 to go on school residentials. I did so knowing he wasn't sure about going and reassured him it was fine either way. He didn't go on either occasion.
Start of Y7: Whole of Y7 went on a residential in week 1. He was very very unsure about going but HOY was fab at persuading him. He loved it.
Middle of Y7 term 1: an email comes through about a ski trip to the US. Many friends despair over cost. I smugly think at least DS1 won't want to go. Get home and guess what he asks....
DH and I spend hours discussing it with him. It's a week away skiing with city breaks either side. Good price for an amazing sounding experience. He's quite sure about going.... Deposit gets paid.
Over Christmas: he realises he's changed his mind and no longer wants to go.
I've said he can pay the deposit if he doesn't go (I didn't say this when I paid it). He's got £90 Christmas money left. The deposit was about £150. I know he'll love it, it's not for over a year yet, but I also know that if he refuses to go we could end up much more out of pocket than we are at the moment.
AIBU to make him pay? He's 12 this year, would be 13 at the time of the trip.
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To make DS1 pay forfeited deposit?
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Fourarmsv2 · 08/01/2016 22:00
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