Why does my DD want a fridge?

[StarShapedWindow]

DD is 9 and has declared that a fridge is what she wants for Christmas. She won’t tell my why - she says “you’ll see” which I won’t because I’m not buying her a fridge (not even a mini one).

She watches lots of Tick Tock reels especially focusing on crystals - does anyone have a DD or DS they could ask - I’m sure it’s something she’s seen. If I know what it’s for I might be able to get something along the same lines…

A mini fridge is not a gateway drug to cars and diamonds

I'd rather buy her diamonds than a pointless mini fridge. At least they will still be functioning next Christmas.

At least they will still be functioning next Christmas
Dss fridge s still going after 13 plus years!

Did your daughter reveal the real reason for wanting a fridge? Have you bought her one, OP?

Slightly missing the point BUT....

Those of you who are adamant your DC doesn't watch TikTok need to have a re-think. They'll have friends who ARE WATCHING, or whose older siblings ARE WATCHING and who will have shown your DC. Or even whose PARENTS are watching!

Could be at school, at a friend's house, at the activities they go to.

Seriously, you cannot be aware of every moment of your child's online interactions. You can ban it at home, not let them have a phone or have access etc but there's A LOT of other kids out there with phones on them all the time and they'll all gather round to watch it. It might not even be a friend, just a kid in a class/activity.

My DC are adult now and often tell me about stuff they did/saw that I had no idea about and we supervised their internet access etc and thought we were getting it 'right'. Most stuff was/is pretty harmless but there's also some awful stuff on there too (suicide, self harm, porn, eating disorders, violence...)

This is such a worrying time to be parenting younger DCs. and I really empathise (and am relieved mine are young adults!)

@KurtWilde

My DD is getting one for Christmas. My older ones had one at her age too. So much drama over a mini fridge that'll get a few fruit shoots and some petit fillous kept in it

In 15 years time all these kids who's parents didn't buy them one will be making threads on MN about the injustice of it all. The mini fridge will be the Mr Frosty of this generation

Or in 15 years time the world will be so fucked by global warming from the number of people buying - and chucking out - mini fridges and other tat, that that's all they'll be talking about.

You know you can't just dispose of a fridge at the tip don't you? Chuck it out when they're bored of it? Something to do with the gases they use, they're hugely environmentally unfriendly.

This thread has been a real eye-opener.

I'm amazed that young girls are chilling beauty products and washing makeup blenders in pretend washing machines. I feel like I'm so out of the loop (only have DSons, adults now)

I'm honestly not having a pop, or being goady - this is the absolute worse time (IMO) to be parenting the younger generation. Life is SO MUCH MORE COMPLICATED. They're growing up quicker and quicker, it's cheaper and easier to get stuff, they've had the worst couple of years where everything's been affected and then there's fucking social media/TikTok etc.

Parents of younger children really have my sympathy, I think we had it loads easier (mobile phones came out when my oldest was about 8 maybe, only adults had them for a few years really, no social media, In fact before smart TVS not a lot to even watch!).

I don't actually know how you've all got through the last couple of years with everything that's been going on. And I dread to think how things are going to change in the next decade or so, with technology etc.

I’m another one a bit shocked at letting a 9yr old watch TikTok unsupervised and completely unconcerned about what she might have been watching.

I don’t even let my 12yr old watch it.

I didn't realise people had become so miserable.

Mini fridges in kids bedrooms have been a thing for years.

She wants a bit of independence and to feel grown-up. If she can have it for £30 then why on earth wouldn't you let her have it?

I'd be delighted if my 10 year old asked for such an easy present.