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to think if young people spent less on clothes/beauty treatments/gadgets,

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loftladder · 21/09/2013 19:33

they would be far more likely to be able to save for big things like deposits for a house. I work with people of a wide age range. Those in their 20's and 30's bemoan the fact that they cant afford to buy a house/car/other large item. however, these are the people who visit the beautician regularly for nails/waxing/highlighting/tanning, buy at least a couple of items of clothing per week, and go on expensive holidays/change their phone as soon as a new one comes out..............have they never heard of saving, will the world end if they dont get their nails done, or use a good old bic razor. And are a couple of holidays a year essential. I may be a bit old fashioned, but i managed to do without any of these things, and it never did me any harm!!!

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Bambamb · 22/09/2013 12:12

My son has lived in 4 houses in 11 years, he's not unsettled, even my 5yr old days it will be exciting if we move. Kids are not as sensitive as people think.(As that is all anecdotal)

As a child who had to go to several different schools whilst growing up I disagree wholeheartedly! I don't have any ties to anywhere, when people ask me where I'm from I don't know what to say. I don't have any friends from childhood. And my confidence as a kid was very very low due to being 'the new girl' so often.

Of course this was due to moves to a completely different area, if you are able to move just down the road then I agree, moving can be fun for kids. But not all kids. And you may not be able to find anything suitable to rent within your area which is what's happening to my friend (small village, no car).

Harrin · 22/09/2013 19:13

bambamb I agree, that's exactly what happened to me

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