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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes I would because:

a) They want to,

b) they have the savings for it,

c)It is not something overly expensive for your family (i.e. you can easily afford it)

d) It doesn't go against my values or is a thing I don't think children should have (as opposed to pps) such as: iPad, iPod, smartphones, handheld video games, tv in bedroom, unlimited screen time, etc. To *me* fitbit is a toy actually. An adult, expensive toy, but harmless. The key thing her to me is that they have the savings to pay for it so I don't see a problem.

And to finalize, I would NOT help them pay for it because as you said, it will probably be a "flavor" of the month thing so I actually think there can be a valuable lesson in here: they will spend all or good part of their savings in something they "really want" (mostly because they saw mommy and friends with it) and after a while they will lose interest on it. In 45 days they won't be interested in it anymore and will be $100.00 short…

Or, they will just like it and keep using it "forever." Which is good as well.[/quote]

Help them buy used ones on Craigslist with their own money.[/quote]

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