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[quote=Anonymous]I’d like to commend you for not having the smug knee jerk reaction I read on DCUM about how material things are dumb and kids should have the confidence to go without - and if they don’t it’s the parents fault for raising a brat.

I think most people who have been a 12yr old girl understand that your daughter is in a critical window where fitting in with friends and feeling comfortable in her changing body are really important. You get her some of the things but not all of the things - that sounds reasonable and balanced! Of course she thinks her life is ending without those PJs - she’s 12.

Make a reasonable list of things you will buy or an amount of money you will spend. If she gets 3 non-sports shoes per year and 2 of them are trendy sneakers and ugg slippers, she better pick some sandals for the 3rd or she will be babysitting to get flip flops come April. If you buy 1 hoodie or light jacket a year and she wants a Lulu sweatshirt, explain how she is getting 1 so she might want to pick a classic color instead of the trendy one. She can save up money to augment your budget/boundary or she can add items to her birthday or holiday present list and wait. [/quote]

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