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Stick to your guns, and so no.

You're not being tight, just bright

xx

That's a good plan Ann. If they mention it again I will do that. Thanks xx

you could by a real pony

for just double the price

i think most kids toys r so overpriced

ya can buy three things now and will have spend 200 pound

dont ya just wish father christmas was real lol

its wen they accept it no arguements it makes you feel worse ,
m son does that, where as daughter would argue the point which would make me mad then
im sure they will be happier with waht ever they get, and its so common if more kids got it anyway isnt it, dont beat yourself up over it

Yep I agree Stray.

Also two days of climbing all over it and I reckon it will just collapse !!

It annoys me that it's being so vastly advertised. It's emotional blackmail xx

Come christmas they will forget what they asked for in the excitement and I think you are right not to give in. It is a lot of money. You could maybe do a simple exercise with them by telling them how many of whatever else they like they could have for the same price. draw pictures, two columns, butterscotch one side and whatever else they play with, clothes they like etc the other.

Ann
Glos

well mine wanted it last yr and they were told no

as id already done the shoppin

they havent mentioned it this yr

but it is over priced for what it does
i no it looks nice but once ya fed it once

were the fun??

My kids are 7 and 4 and really don't have a concept of money and how much things cost.

They originally asked for *Butterscotch* an interactive pony but it costs around £280

I said no father Christmas can't afford that. It's way too much money. So I channeled them into wanting other things.

I've since found out that 3 class mates have been promised *butterscotch* and now I feel a tad guilty and I know I shouldn't.

BUT it wouldn't cripple us to pay it back month by month I just think it's a waste of money because all it does is take up loads of room and pretend to eat carrots!!

The girls have accepted the *no* gracefully. I just feel a bit bad about it really but feel strongly that they shouldn't get such a overpriced toy for Christmas.

What do you think? Am I being tight ? Honest answers appreciated. x