to think that DS, 22, should fund his fare to and from home.
He's at uni, a long way from here, and wants to come home for a few days for a friend's birthday. He worked in the Summer and has a p-t job now, in his uni town.
Of course I want to see him - though I'm not sure he should be missing valuable post grad seminars (pricey course) this early on ...
He wants me to order the train tickets. I've searched high and low for advance, cheaper tickets - found some but am really, really, stretched right now. Have very little to get through to the end of the month, before pay day. DH insecure job, mine not very well paid and other DCs.
We have priority debts - need to be able to get to work - need to feed ourselves, however modestly ... and I have to travel a bit this week for work - have to shell out before I'm reimbursed.
AIBY to think that DS should pay his fares. He's really, really cagey about money. My guess is that much of what he earned is spent - but not on accommodation as we paid the first month plus deposit.
Looking at my bank balance and adding things up, I know I should say no, not unless you can guarantee that you'll be able to pay me back when you come home. I'm losing sleep, as it is, worried about how we'll cope until the end of the month.