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Post by ArgyleChick on Dec 7, 2007 12:26:58 GMT -1
Just heard this on the news, now I don't have kids, but I know they are expensive, but for goodness sake some people don't help themselves! This mum has just been on saying that her 5 year old "has to have the latest trainers"!!! HE'S 5 YEARS OLD!!!!  ?? Sorry but he does not "have to have" anything! |
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Dec 7, 2007 12:33:31 GMT -1
Remind me to withdraw next time i am down your place.
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Post by ArgyleChick on Dec 7, 2007 12:35:17 GMT -1
Cheeky so-and-so!!  |
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Dec 7, 2007 12:36:17 GMT -1
What?
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Post by T C on Dec 7, 2007 13:21:24 GMT -1
Just heard this on the news, now I don't have kids, but I know they are expensive, but for goodness sake some people don't help themselves! This mum has just been on saying that her 5 year old "has to have the latest trainers"!!! HE'S 5 YEARS OLD!!!! ?? Sorry but he does not "have to have" anything! you think that's bad.....years ago my mrs got my daughter's ears pierced because "she screamed to have them done" and she wasn't even 3 years old ! Sorry but it's the parents that are at fault not the kids ! ! |
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 7, 2007 20:32:29 GMT -1
Think the 'cost' of raising a child today (per The Sun) has increased to £186,000!
Fooking hell!!!!
But do the little sods appreciate it? Still try to bleed you dry whilst going through University and then when they're earning themselves still expect help with getting deposits for houses and daughters expect the 'weddings of the century'!
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Post by officergroyman on Dec 7, 2007 20:37:32 GMT -1
Think the 'cost' of raising a child today (per The Sun) has increased to £186,000! Fooking hell!!!! But do the little sods appreciate it? Still try to bleed you dry whilst going through University and then when they're earning themselves still expect help with getting deposits for houses and daughters expect the 'weddings of the century'! that sounds about right, it's around A Quarter of a Million Dollars ($250,000) over here (from birth to 18yrs. old). |
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 7, 2007 20:47:38 GMT -1
It's birth to 21 over year (having re-checked the paper - then my bank statement (dreamt of ££££££))
Guess that covers the University fees too then!
Only trouble is the report indicates that the cost will rise by a further 42% by 2012.
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Post by officergroyman on Dec 7, 2007 20:57:55 GMT -1
It's birth to 21 over year (having re-checked the paper - then my bank statement (dreamt of ££££££)) Guess that covers the University fees too then! Only trouble is the report indicates that the cost will rise by a further 42% by 2012. damn, if you add college - depending on what University over here you go to, you could double that amount I gave earlier. And don't even get me started on What Medical School or a Masters Degree would cost you - at the point your tripling the number.  Better start saving your pennies now all you youngsters on here!!!  |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Dec 7, 2007 21:40:52 GMT -1
well mine will earn all his pocket money, wont get money for nothing
oo that reminds me of a song ;D
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Post by Arnold on Dec 7, 2007 21:41:18 GMT -1
well mine will earn all his pocket money, wont get money for nothing oo that reminds me of a song ;D And what a song that it!  |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Dec 7, 2007 21:43:25 GMT -1
this one ;D ;D
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Dec 7, 2007 21:43:33 GMT -1
It's birth to 21 over year (having re-checked the paper - then my bank statement (dreamt of ££££££)) Guess that covers the University fees too then! Only trouble is the report indicates that the cost will rise by a further 42% by 2012. Surprised that does cover uni fees as the large majority of us dirty tax dodgers get loans... and grants ;d |
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Post by Arnold on Dec 7, 2007 21:44:44 GMT -1
I exalt thee Kev! ;D
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 7, 2007 21:45:31 GMT -1
It's birth to 21 over year (having re-checked the paper - then my bank statement (dreamt of ££££££)) Guess that covers the University fees too then! Only trouble is the report indicates that the cost will rise by a further 42% by 2012. Surprised that does cover uni fees as the large majority of us dirty tax dodgers get loans... and grants ;d But during the 30 weeks holidays students get ;D surely they return home (cost of mortgage, electricity, rates, food etc.) if only to get their washing done |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Dec 7, 2007 21:49:19 GMT -1
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Dec 7, 2007 21:49:47 GMT -1
Surprised that does cover uni fees as the large majority of us dirty tax dodgers get loans... and grants ;d But during the 30 weeks holidays students get ;D surely they return home (cost of mortgage, electricity, rates, food etc.) if only to get their washing done The cost of the mortgage doesn't increase because I go home for 4 weeks  But yes, amongst others.. the food mainly. Mum pays for a shop every time I see her! I do all my own washing thanks! Til I go home.. ;d |
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 7, 2007 21:51:56 GMT -1
It's birth to 21 over year (having re-checked the paper - then my bank statement (dreamt of ££££££)) Guess that covers the University fees too then! Only trouble is the report indicates that the cost will rise by a further 42% by 2012. damn, if you add college - depending on what University over here you go to, you could double that amount I gave earlier. And don't even get me started on What Medical School or a Masters Degree would cost you - at the point your tripling the number. Better start saving your pennies now all you youngsters on here!!! I've told my kids (a bit like my old chap told me) "I've worked bloody hard since I was 17 to get where I am now - and whilst me and your mum will support you in whatever career path you choose we ain't got bottomless wallets so you've gotta learn to support yourselves. Besides - you bleed us dry it'll be you who will be supporting us in our retirements (if you want an inheritance that is). I plan on finishing work at 54 or 55 years old so the marker is down" |
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Post by Arnold on Dec 7, 2007 21:52:29 GMT -1
Sweet |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Dec 7, 2007 21:54:14 GMT -1
when mines 18 he can get himself a job like i did and pay his way
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But yes, amongst others.. the food mainly. Mum pays for a shop every time I see her! I do all my own washing thanks! Til I go home.. ;d