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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All these posters are judgmental in ways that are unhelpful.

Yes, $1500 per month is a lot of money.  But let's imagine she spends $250 per week on food (door dash or takeaway once per day, after tax and tip).

Then, it's $500 per month left:  that's one set of highlights OR one pair of designer jeans, plus concession money at football games and ubers home from off campus parties.

So, OP, have a conversation with her about her budget. My guess is that she is going to spend every cent you give her.  If you expect her to save/ have money for emergencies, discuss where she can reduce her spending.  [/quote]

This is a great comment because I genuinely can't tell if it's real.[/quote]

PP:  to be clear, I think it's crazy for a college student to be spending $350 per week on food. But some of them -- including many of the rich ones -- do.  I think $200 jeans are not a necessity but many 20 years olds disagree. If OP's kid is hanging out with friends who have NO budget and can spend whatever they want each month, the DD needs to be made aware of her own family's situation and limits. 
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I don't have girls so I'm clueless about this, but do they really buy a new pair of $200 jeans every month?[/quote]

I have 2 girls, and no, they do not. Mine would never do this. They thrift, TJ Maxx or even Costco. It's jeans. Good grief.[/quote]

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