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AIBU to think my daughter cannot afford this holiday abroad?

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ThisTealLeader · 30/06/2026 21:48

Daughter (18) has booked a holiday with friends abroad, didn’t tell us the full amount and then lied about how much spending money she has. They are going bed and breakfast. She will have less than £200 spending money for a week’s holiday. She has used savings to pay for the holiday.
She is saying that her friend will be lending her money if she falls short, which she will I am sure.
My point is she is not being sensible with her money. She only works one day a week and so she cannot actually afford it and hasn’t thought it through.
I think she needs to cancel as it is irresponsible in my opinion to be going abroad with no backup. As far as I am aware she hasn’t booked travel insurance and is reluctant to do so as this will eat into her spending money.
Would like people’s thoughts on this?

OP posts:
BruFord · 13/07/2026 15:37

ThisTealLeader · 13/07/2026 15:13

She’s already messaged and they’ve asked her to go in tomorrow morning, fingers crossed.

@ThisTealLeader Great news. This holiday has probably taught her something about the value of money, i.e., it doesn't go far (!) so she'll put her best foot forward at the interview.

Moreholidaysthanjudithchalmers · 13/07/2026 16:32

All sounds really positive. Good luck for her interview tomorrow.

Blondeshavemorefun · 13/07/2026 18:17

ThisTealLeader · 13/07/2026 15:13

She’s already messaged and they’ve asked her to go in tomorrow morning, fingers crossed.

Great news. Good luck to her

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