Kids & Money: Target
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Child Support
Asked by L.L. from Orlando
on April 5, 2010
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Do most men you know resent the fact that they have to pay child support? My ex blames me for all his money problems because he has to "give me all his money". It come...
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- It seems fairly normal to me, but it shouldn't be. You have every right to receive what is fair to help raise your children. My ex wouldn't pay me a dime if he could...
- My ex does the same. Even to the extent of trying to get custody of the children back. Not that he wanted to raise them - just to not have to pay. It is sad and it cos...
- Most are. but a few don't mind because they know it takes money to raise kids. But the ones that are resentful are the ones that want to give yo money when THEY FEEL l...
Husband Lost Job - Need Money Saving Tips
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on June 12, 2010
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My husband lost a very good job yesterday and it was a total shock. We have lived comfortably and we have some money in savings. We are already looking for ways to c...
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- I didn't see where anyone else mentioned the Grocery Game (grocerygame.com). It is an awesome savings website for not too much work. Especially if you already do cou...
- when i was teaching my husband didn't have insurance through his job and it was a lot to add him to my policy. So we looked into an independent plan. If he is fairly h...
- i am sorry to hear that. check out my dfwmommy.com - she links all the store ads with extra coupons. i would do what i can to make sure everyone has insurance. put you...
Need Advice on Money Tree for 8 Yr Bday Party
Asked by L.P. from Brownsville
on April 14, 2008
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I am throwing my son a bowling party for his 8th birthday and all he wants is a wii gaming system as a gift. They a very expensive and I cannot afford one alone. Wha...
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- L. I dont think that it is tacky.I would put in the invitations that we are trying to suprise my son with the wii game and instead of gifts let your gift be a monatari...
- Just tell all of the parents what your are trying to do for him. Most of the time they will ask you, "What is he into or what can I get him?" Then all you have to say ...
- i wouldn't hesitate to ask family members and friends (who are as close as family) to donate money to a gift he really wants and that you cannot afford...... BUT - I t...
DD Wanting to Go to a Pricey Private University, Teach a Few Years, Then Be SAHM
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on February 10, 2012
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My DD is a HS jr and is researching colleges. She only wants to consider private universities that are on the rung just below the top Ivy league schools. She is smar...
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- Tell your daughter scholorship or junior college. I would elect for junior college because she seems to have an unrealistic goal, of bagging a rich husband at an ivy ...
- Is there a chance that you can connect her with someone in his or her 20s who is living the reality of paying off college debt and has looked ahead and knows he or she...
- If she is taking such an immature stance towards choosing a college it doesn't sound like she is 16 going on 30. I graduated a couple years ago from a private unive...
One and Only Child
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on May 1, 2012
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Hi Moms,
My husband and I have been going back and forth for the last year about having more children. We have one beautiful 4 year old girl who is the light of our l...
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- Our one and only daughter is 17 1/2 and a Junior in High School. We couldn't be happier. I knew from pregnancy on that just 1 made our family complete and I never...
- I only had one because I was a single mom for a long time & one was all I could afford without government assistance. I was sad about it for awhile, but it truely ...
- I agree with J L. I'm an only child and hated it. My mom is my only family left, besides my husband and kids. I do have a cousin who is 9 years younger than me, but ...
Should I Correct Other Children
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on July 17, 2008
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Let me preface this with the fact that I am quite an outspoken person and have no problem speaking to strangers (adult or child) but am not, generally, a rude person. ...
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- Some parents seem bound and determined to raise criminals or at the least entitled brats. You had every right to do as you did, but it probably did no good. The mom ...
- Kudos to you! The mother was obviously on the defense as most mom's would be but you also have the right to defend your son. What that little boy was doing was not r...
- You had every right to respond the way you did, and parents like the other mother are part of the reason kids are the little, spoiled snots that they are today. Kudos...
Teaching About Time and Money
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on September 23, 2011
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So, it's obvious that the schools don't teach much about these two subjects like they used to (at least not where I live). I have been teaching our 8 yr old daughter ...
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- Hands-on real life practice! Have her count real money, play store and work on making change, tell time on a real clock. Also work on elapsed time story problems (If...
- Yeah, I'm surprised at how little school time my son has spent learning how to tell time - maybe a couple weeks back in 2nd grade? He's in 5th grade now, and boy they...
- Here's one idea... do some shopping (your really do have to LOOK and SEARCH to find one) and get her a wristwatch that actually has hands on it. Not digital. Walm...
Chores for Children
Asked by A.H. from Omaha
on March 12, 2007
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I would like some advice on how to get my kids to do chores around the house. I am home all day with Daycare children and my 3 year old son while my 10 and 6 year old ...
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- We give our 7 year old and 5 year old money for doing chores, but its not very much (Like 25 cents for cleaning their room, 15 cents for putting laundry away). They do...
- I agree with some that chores are just expected. But I don't think incentives are necessarily bribery either. I found a product online that I just bought and plan to...
- I have a 3 1/2 and a 2 year old and another on the way so I am always looking for creative ways to get them to clean their rooms and help to pick up things. We had a ...
How Many Outfits Do Your Kids Have?
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on September 29, 2010
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Every season I always tell myself I am not going to go overboard - and yet I always do! This winter I think I am doing better, but as usual my husband says I did it a...
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- If the list that you gave in the start is accurate, I think that is just about right. Maybe not quite enough depending on how many times each day they change. I know w...
- I do think that would be a lot of clothes for most kids. But your kids are young and I remember my kids were always needing to change for some reason. As they hit grad...
- I think that is about the right amount, personally. This is the first year we have ever bought clothes for our kids (love seconds from friends), but my oldest, 9yo bo...
How Much to Spend
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on May 14, 2007
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Is $50.00 enough to spend on my neice having a baby or should I spend more.
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- Id def. go off her registary and get her what she really truly needs now. Sometimes people go crazy buying items that you really dont have to have and then you realize...
- Hi! I think $50 is a very nice amount. If you are interested, I could make you a beautiful Diaper Wreath for her. I do have some ready-made ones for $25-30. I coul...
- I think $50 is fine. I see that someone already recommended me on here, I can make a diaper cake that fits your budget. Not only are they absolutely adorable, they a...
