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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Final point is that she has a reasonable purpose for the dress. A want, not a need. Here it is—she participates in sports and stage events. [b]Sometimes she needs headshots.[/b] I can take some photos of her on the trip in the scenic places we’re going.

She is correct that some of her headshots are from 2 years ago, and she has grown and aged into a 13yo… they are no longer useful.

We don’t need to spend money to make new headshots happen, but it helps. Otherwise, she’ll be wearing fall dresses she has, outgrown dresses, something that is a little more business-y looking (collar) versus matching the scenery where we are going.

I see her point. I’d like to make it happen, but not as another giveaway. Again she gets more than other family members + has other end-of-year events coming that are costing disproportionately. [/quote]

Normal people don't agonize like you over such things, OP. My kid is a (pre)professional performer and is asked for headshots for every application for auditions/competitions and paid performances. Last photo I used was a random one from Christmas that I cropped and arranged. I've bought her a ton of dresses in her life, because she's been performing for a decade. Again, there's no overthinking, it's part of her activities budget. I get semi-custom stuff on Etsy now she's a teen (not quite adult size).

You're in a panic and not thinking straight. Just tell her you're paying her to launder and clean and pack and she gets the dress she wants (if appropriate for her activity, the right size and everything). End of story.
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