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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 15yo desperately wants to attend a concert that would require travel (7-8 hours round trip), a hotel stay, missed school, and time off work. Tickets alone are already out of budget, and adding travel, lodging, and pet boarding makes it financially unrealistic.

She’s very upset and says I’m “ruining her life,” especially since a friend is going with their parent. I understand the disappointment, but this just isn’t something we can responsibly afford.

How can I help her cope with the disappointment and feel heard, while still holding this boundary? Is this just a “give it time” situation, or are there ways to make it easier on her?
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Ignore her. Stop repeating yourself, or keep repeating yourself. The concert logistics do not work for us.

Don’t argue with terrorists. [/quote]

Yah, you have to say no. Give reasons and move on.  She will get over it.  I am giving this advice knowing I am not very good at it.  I'd still say no but explain myself 352 different ways to an angry teen.  She not going, out of budget, can't missing school, and can't missing work. The end.  What else would you like to that weekend?
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