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To think this is vile

336 replies

Ispywith · 15/11/2012 18:18

To get a child of 7 for Christmas their own Xbox, tv & DVD player bla bla bla. Saw it on thread about what people are getting their kids got Christmas. Is it me or is this madness?

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MimsyBorogroves · 15/11/2012 18:20

Vile is a bit of an overstatement!

It's not what I would do, personally, but if it's what fits for them, then so be it.

TiredBooyhoo · 15/11/2012 18:20

vile?

get a grip

kiwigirl42 · 15/11/2012 18:20

well, I wouldn't describe it as vile but it is over the top perhaps. But there is no law saying how to spend your own money so YABU

MaryPoppinsBag · 15/11/2012 18:20

Yeah should just get a satsuma, an apple and a piece of coal.

WorraLiberty · 15/11/2012 18:21

Firstly, don't believe everything you read on the internet.

Secondly, the child won't need a DVD player if they're getting an XBox

Thirdly, well I can't actually think of a thirdly except to say I don't give a shiney shite what other people buy their kids Grin

Ispywith · 15/11/2012 18:21

Fair enough vile may be strong!

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WelshMaenad · 15/11/2012 18:21

And it's your business because...?

PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 15/11/2012 18:21

It's fine, if that is what works for that family.

You do what works for your family.

Everybody's happy.

missymoomoomee · 15/11/2012 18:22

OTT much? I find it a bit ridiculous how much you care what others are getting their children.

monkeyfacegrace · 15/11/2012 18:22

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BoysBoysBoysAndMe · 15/11/2012 18:22

It's overindulgent
It's generous
It's a bit much for a 7 year old

It's not vile Hmm

And if I had an enormous amount of money to spend on my children- I would

phantomhairpuller · 15/11/2012 18:22

Vile no, but certainly a tad excessive IMO

TiredBooyhoo · 15/11/2012 18:23

if the rest of the children are going without food to enable the parents to buy these things then yes it's vile but if they can afford it then it's perfectly acceptable.

please tell us all what you are buying your dcs for xmas.

NatashaBee · 15/11/2012 18:23

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valiumredhead · 15/11/2012 18:26

Over indulgent and generous - why is it? Says who? As long as it's not getting you into debt what has it got to do with any one else?

Explain why it is madness OP? Apart from the fact you are being a judgemental snobby cow

Aspiemum2 · 15/11/2012 18:27

This has actually made me laugh, you would have such a hernia if you saw my kids rooms decked out with pc's, tv's and the like.

My kids understand the value of money, do chores for pocket money and save their birthday/Christmas money for big things.

If it winds you up so be it Grin

BeerTricksPott3r · 15/11/2012 18:27

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Ispywith · 15/11/2012 18:27

Monkeyfacegrace I am sure your children are charming - especially with such charming mother like you! Hope you have smashing Christmas!

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OwlLady · 15/11/2012 18:28

oh well at least something has made me laugh tonight :o

vile is really ott my love

valiumredhead · 15/11/2012 18:29

Well what did you expect OP? Hmm

SugarplumMary · 15/11/2012 18:29

Xbox, tv & DVD player bla bla bla

It starts before 5 round here - it's more about the parents.

Actually those could work out cheaper - than the total I end up sending per DC but I get clothes and books, craft stuff ? crap like that so I can feel superior.

TiredBooyhoo · 15/11/2012 18:31

waiting on your list OP. or dont you feel like having it judged by strangers?

MrsWolowitz · 15/11/2012 18:31

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OwlLady · 15/11/2012 18:32

my children are getting a satsuma and a bag of nuts

missymoomoomee · 15/11/2012 18:36

OwlLady are they getting a satsuma each ,thats vile. Mine are getting a segment each.

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