Recurring Expenses: Teen
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Eating Expenses
Asked by L.A. from Houston
on October 14, 2011
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Hi , I am just curious as to what is the average eating out expenses you think is decent for a month for a family of 3 including a 4yr old.I
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- It really depends on where and when you go. On Wednesdays, our local Chili's has a kids eat free with paid adult entree special. Or our diner has specials for kids on ...
- 75-100 dlls a month i think is fair
- When we eat out at a restaurant we will spend about $15-35 depending where we go. We have 2 kids that share a kids meal as that is plenty for them. We also normally ge...
Expenses of a Teen with No Job
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I have a senior in high school and she has not gotten a job though we have encoraged her since she was 16 years old...two years ago. Her activities at school and churc...
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- Well if she doesn't have time to work in the public sector then maybe she needs to work off her debts with you and the rest of the family. Maybe she can do odds and en...
- I have a 15 year old daughter and She is very active at school. She doesn't pay for those activites either. Lately my husband lost his job and we have begun to say no ...
- Now a days, applying for a job is so easy and convenient, Online. CVS Pharmacy, Kmart, Sears, etc... My daughter got her job this way at age 16 and has been working fo...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
16 Year Old Daughter Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on July 24, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter is pregnant and lives with me. I make a decent income and know I would not qualify. Can she qualify for medicaid or will my income disqualify...
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- Natalie O. is correct. She can at least qualify for the baby, if not for herself. If she does qualify, Medicaid will pay for all her prenatal care and post partum care...
- There's only one way to find out. If she's old enough to get pregnant and she's decided to have the baby then she's old enough to determine how to pay for it. Tell h...
- I haven't read through all of your responses yet, some sound quiet harsh, I'm sorry people can be so rude! anyhow (before I go off on a tangent about their rude behav...
16 Year Old Son Wants Car
Asked by R.G. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2009
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my son wants his car. he is 16 and is desperate to get it. I think he should have to wait another year. I want him to be 17 when he gets his car. In the mean time, ...
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- Oh what fun you are having.....My daughter is 19.......we ended up getting her a junker, but my husband is very handy........it was $600.....she paid half of car insur...
- I would decide how much you want to contribute to the car fund. If he wants a better car than you are willing to pay for, he can make up the difference. I also feel ...
- I'm a firm believer in kids buying their own cars. I think you could easily come up with a compromise. Tell him that he will have to use your car for X months to sav...
Curfew for a 17 Year Old?
Asked by J.F. from Houston
on November 26, 2012
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My 17 year old daughter (August birthday) has been pushing the boundaries for years now. She quit school recently, got a GED, and now works full time. She wants to b...
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- I may be in the minority here but I think 1am is reasonable since she is not in HS. She is going to do what she is going to do so I would relax the rules in as many a...
- Honestly, I wouldn't want to be around people who were always lecturing me either. The only difference between this girl and an adult is that it's not August yet. Sh...
- when i was this age, my curfew was basically whatever time i told my mom i'd be done (with whatever). but i earned that. i would say at the very least, talk to her...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
Allowance for 16 Year Old
Asked by M.K. from Dallas
on October 22, 2012
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How much allowance do you give your 16 year old for fun things? Movies, out to eat etc?
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- My sks got $10/week in HS. We then did not give them money for gas, for movies, treats, etc. We did give SD some money during the last week of rehearsals for the plays...
- 12 years ago I got $25 a week this did not include my gas. My dad filled up my gas for me usually in Sundays. I was the captain of the softball team. Took an AP class....
- As a teen in the '90s, I received a small allowence of $20 a month, which included all my personal expenses including gas. However, I earned extra money around the hou...
17 Year Old Son
Asked by C.S. from Lexington
on April 24, 2010
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my 17 year old son and his girlfriend live with me and my hubby and 12 year old daughter, they are always putting me and my husband down no matter what we do for them....
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- Go to court and get an eviction order, saying you have 30 days to either start paying an agreed upon rent, or they can get out. Job Corps should have already sent not...
- I think the first step would be to kick the girl friend out and it the son goes then change the locks. It is time for them to grow up and as long as you let them live...
- Teenagers and their baggage! What drama! First off know that you are a commendable mother for putting up with this situation as long as you have. This is not easy. The...
17 Year Olds Going on Spring Break Without Parents
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on March 3, 2012
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Arghhh...my daughter wants to go on spring break to FL with her friends. They plan on driving from MI to FL. Of course, no parents are going. I told my daughter, "n...
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- AFTER READING YOUR SO WHAT HAPPENED: Your job is not over, do not let her threaten you. Can your child support herself? Who did she expect to fund her trip? Tell...
- No way would she be going - case closed as far as I am concerned. Go broken record on her. No, no, decision final, don't ask again. As far as moving out she is th...
- Ahh NO They need at least one very responsible chaperone. There is too much temptation on Spring Break. Parties all day and night, drinking, drugs, sex with strange...
