DD is 16 almost 17. She has wanted a dog since our last dog died 5 years ago. Every christmas and birthday (and every opportunity in between) all she asks for is a dog.
However, DH and I both work full time. DD is going to 6th form in September to study A Levels so will also be out most of the day. We go on holiday at least once a year and quite often go out straight from work for meals etc.
I've explained to her time and time again that our lifestyles just don't suit a dog and that it would be unfair to keep a dog in a cage all day etc. Not only that but the cost of insurance, food, vets bills all adds up and we just can't afford it on top of everything else.
She just doesn't get it though! She is currently in her bed, sobbing her heart out after I went up to ask her why she was in a mood with me (I guessed she was in a mood from the texts I'd been getting at work today!). She now never wants to speak to me ever again because I obviously don't want to see her happy. I'm to leave her alone forever!
Shall I leave her to come to her senses? Go up and try and talk to her again? Or give in and get her a blardy dog!
Please, wise MN'ers, help me!
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TequilaMockinBird · 13/08/2014 18:38
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