Have been really suprised this Christmas at how many people who normally seem sensible and intelligent are buying things for their kids that they just can't afford (by their own admission).
Where does this insecurity come from that they kids must have what their friends have? Is this the way it is now ?
I know several people who are really struggling financially who are spending a ridiculous amount on gifts. Some of them started shopping ages ago to save money and are now adding more and more stuff as they hear what others are getting and christmas lists get written.
Most people I know only have little ones and the eldest are around 7 - what about when all toddler siblings grow up ?
Am I just naive or is more marked this year in the midst of the recession than ever ?
Am not normally scrooge-like at all and never actually thought of myself as good with money but am shocked that people who aren't sure if they will have a job after xmas will buy £2-300 christmas presents for kids under 7. And am wearing my judgey pants on with no shame.
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To think people should only spend what they can afford at christmas ?
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charlieincharge · 04/12/2010 21:19
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