Reply to Xmas Gifts During Lean Times Due To Divorce

Forum Index » Tweens and Teens

Reply to "Xmas Gifts During Lean Times Due To Divorce"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, my mom was super into Christmas when I was a kid. She would save up and watch sales and we would have lots of presents. Many of them were things we needed-new coats, boots, pajamas, etc.-but there was always lots for us to open. Her excitement was infectious and we all got into it too.

Except for a couple of Christmases when there was job loss or financial stress in the family. We were very much middle class, probably on the lower end. I remember my mom sitting my sister and I down and telling us that money was tight and that Christmas was going to be very small to nonexistent. Neither of us was sad and we completely understood. Honestly, I think it was harder on my mom to tell us that than it was for us to hear it. [/quote]

This! I went through it as a teen a few times as well. I agree it's harder on mom than the kid. It actually humbled me quite a bit and I was and still am thankful for it. It also makes next year or the next Zchristmas even better when times do get better.

Don't sweat it op!

Have a Merry Christmas![/quote]

I concur. Definitely have this conversation.  You are imparting an extremely important life lesson.  I still remember a family meeting my parents had to explain why we had to cut costs when I was 10 or 11.  All kids and teens need to know we live within our means.  We prioritize our needs not wants and that doesn't have to ruin Christmas.  You have an opportunity here to have a wonderful, meaningful Christmas.  Embrace it!  Having a strict budget for a bit need not be a tragedy.  We all want the best for our kids.  But that is probably not more STUFF.  [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics