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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When we do this, we pay for everything unless the child is bringing something home as a gift or souvenir.

So a tee shirt?  guest pays
Small light up toy for sibling: kid pays

The only exception is if the item is something the kids want together (matching shirts, for example) - then I pay.  Precovid - when we flew- we also didn’t pay for airfare. [/quote]

You don't pay for airfare!?[/quote]

Ha, no, sorry, not sorry. We typically spend a lot of money on vacations. Adding extra kids to escape rooms, restaurants, amusement parks, etc., is more than generous. Heck, one quick fun stop for sbux and I’m out $30-$40 for just the kids, no adults. [/quote]

Not really. [/quote]

Not everyone wants a break and you just want the extra kids to entertain yours.  [/quote]

I’m the poster to pats for everything it airfare and souvenirs (but do buy souvenirs if the kids all want to match). This 100% is not to entertain my kids. I can do that and they can do that themselves. It’s a massive responsibility, extremely expensive and can be stressful at times. We end up needing two cars because of the extra kids. Getting to the airport means taking two Ubers each trip.  Swimming in an ocean means two adults are watching 4-5 kids all the time - even teens. You have one sick or one injured and one parent has to devote all energy on that one kid. Do you seriously think we do this because we want our kids to have a playmate or company?  We could just plan a trip with another family if that’s all we wanted - no stress, no expense, etc.

Someone posted above asking what we’ve spent. The last time we went, we flew from VA to CA. I am guessing we spent thousands of extra dollars, excluding the need to rent a second car - which we wouldn’t have needed to do if we didn’t have the extra kids) and excluding housing. We paid for all admission tickets (including to amusement parks), food, entertainment, etc.

It’s offensive to think people take other kids on vacation to get a break from their kids. [/quote]

Yes, you do it so your kids can have someone to socialize with.  Your plan with extra kids seems silly.  That makes no sense.  So, if you don't do it for your kids then you are doing it to show off and reduce other kids who you think cannot do what you do.[/quote]

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