Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dumbest thread.

Completely disagree, we need more ridiculous whether op is trolling or not, its really funny

I like a more classic troll. Like OP complains that the guac and queso is straining the budget, and takes a few posts to reveal the HHI is 450k, and also works in that it's too many calories and maybe something about GLP-1. Got to up the ante.

Do you think Guac and queso are a luxury? What if romaine were extra? Would you still be mad? What exactly is the issue?

Eh - I get it. I grew up in a family that was like that - we didn't go out to eat that frequently, but when we did, we never got "extras" - drinks/apps/dessert. To the point we didn't even ask.

It's weird now that my kids sometimes automatically assume they can get "extras" - much prefer if they ask, but it doesn't bother my husband at all.

One kid is still a light eater - so when we get fast casual food she usually gets a kids meal which includes a drink and a side. But if she's getting a full size meal, I rarely okay a fountain drink. (It's the drinks that bug me more than the quac/queso etc).

Anonymous wrote:Not only do I let them do that, but I let them get a Mexican Coke. AHHH THE HOROR!

I love Mexican Coke--and I rarely ever drink sodas.

Anonymous wrote:Dumbest thread.

Completely disagree, we need more ridiculous whether op is trolling or not, its really funny

Anonymous wrote:You see very controlling.

Well, yes, I do try to control my budget. I don't control the calories they eat and they can get as many free items as they want in their bowl. We also don't order drinks out, just water. If my kids want a soda, they are welcome to it and they know that, but they usually get water. I asked my son if he wants double meat in the future and he said yes and I have no problem paying extra for that. I think my issue is the queso, because you can get cheese for free!

My kids get chipotle weekly, so this is not a treat situation.

We have no idea what your yearly expenses are to your 450K income. At 450K you probably can easily afford the extras at Chipotle. But I also think, as the PP stated, that it's good for kids to learn that they don't get everything. This leads to entitlement, and then surprise when they get in the real world and don't get everything they want.

As a thought experiment, I wonder what would happen if you gave them a choice: you can get the quac or I'll give you the money to save?

Not only do I let them do that, but I let them get a Mexican Coke. AHHH THE HOROR!

Did you hear the news last week about Chipotle raising prices just because they believe their customers can afford it?
https://fortune.com/2026/02/10/chipotles-ceo-price-increases-high-income-consumers-k-shaped-economy/

I think its smart to order light queso and that is the least of your concerns here. Should he overwhelm his meal with queso flavor and enjoy it less because you paid for it? Maybe he can order a side and split with sister.

We have this HHI now but I was adding guac at Chipotle when I was single and making like $40K and the burritos without guac were about five bucks. It’s the best thing in the whole place and worth the money.

Dumbest thread.

Not sure about your exact example : your income but in general I think it is excellent parenting to not let your kids have everything they want all the time. Just teach them about opportunity cost, pros and cost, cost and benefits. Instilling a sense of control, frugality and deferred reward is very good parenting.

Now don't fall into that "cheap" tight mentality either. We see it on here once in a while with dating especially. That's usually with certain men. It's a fine line!

This has to be a joke.

Yes - I let my kids order this at Chipotle and I make much less.

You see very controlling.

This may be a silly question, but I found out that my dh lets my kids get queso and guac in their chipotle bowls. My son has the nerve to order light queso. My daughter said she didn't realize it cost extra. Do you let your kids get all the extras all the time? I feel like it's wasteful and they need to learn they can't get everything that they want all the time. I did the ordering today and ordered them one queso to share. I know it's a small expense but all the small expenses add up.