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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have food or drink (whatever it is) and your family or guests are there, you should offer to share. This is why I often save my treats to eat after they are asleep. I would just skip SB if my kids are present but I don’t want to buy for them.[/quote]

Coffee isn’t a treat. It’s for adults like alcohol. I made it abundant clear since my kids were toddlers: no caffeinated drinks until you’re done growing. That’s how I grew up and I don’t see any problem with it. So no, I’m not buying you any sugary garbage just because I’m getting my coffee. [/quote]

If I'm driving alcohol in front of my kids like a restaurant or winery, they do get to order a nonalcoholic drink, not just drink the free water.[/quote]

Oops that was supposed to be "drinking alcohol" not driving, ha.

But also wanted to add that the PP is very odd for saying alcohol isn't a treat. Of course it is, for adults. Unless you're an alcoholic.[/quote]

I don’t believe in the concept of “treats” for adults. I earn my money, I use it in any way I see fit. So no, I don’t think coffee or alcohol is a treat. It’s not something that someone else is bestowing on me for good behavior or a special occasion.[/quote]

HAHA, ok - then what word would you use for something that you do not need - only want - and get for yourself?  Honestly, you're just being an a-hole at this point in time pretending you don't understand the term treat.  It means, alcohol and coffee are not needed to live.  It's something extra that you provide yourself.

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Yes, and it’s my money so I’m entitled to spend it as I wish. My children have no money and are not entitled to anything. I enjoy making them happy but that does not extend to purchasing them an item at Starbucks every time I get something.[/quote]

Things your kids tell their future therapist. [/quote]

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