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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]so funny because my daughter and I were just talking about the high charge for guac. [b]Of course[/b] she orders it because she knows we can afford it. But it does bring me back to my college is when I couldn't afford to order soda with the meal.[/quote]

These two words are what these many pages are about.

You/half think exactly as you do: of course, order it bc we can afford to

Half think that just bc you can afford to, there is a financial lesson in setting boundaries/increases savings.

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I’m in the second half, but my husband is in the first half.  It’s frustrating for both of us - he doesn’t want to look poor/cheap, and I fear running out of money (which is silly).

When you have enough to cover all your needs and most of your wants, it leads to silly disputes over guacamole and queso.

But if you don’t have enough for that, it can lead to unnecessary debt - which is why I’m trying to teach my kids to ask if it’s “worth” spending extra money on something, rather than can we afford it.  And the guac/queso/fountain drink decision is a great way to teach it.

I’ll also say, being too strict with “extras” can backfire and lead to someone getting ALL the extras when they have their own money - even if they can’t afford it.  [/quote]

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