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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids this age should absolutely know how much things cost. They are probably looking at prices at the stores and online already anyway.

What I would caution about is not to make a big deal out of money. Don't make your kid feel bad for wanting something expensive or make them feel stressed about money. It might be that your MIL is reacting to not wanting to make your kids feel stress regarding how to afford things. It generally isn't good for kids to shoulder the responsibility on things like that (especially if you are comfortable enough to afford what you need and some additional things you want).

Also wonder if MIL is referring to things that are gifts? In that case, I do think it's a little distasteful to emphasize how much something someone gave you cost (at least in front of them).

But you can talk about cost without making it a big deal.[/quote]

This exactly.  
Your examples are fine, OP.  It is rude to tell the kids the cost of gifts that your MIL gets them.  And you shouldn’t make them feel guilty or worried that you all are struggling financially when you aren’t.  [/quote]

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