who makes the most shopping, is it the parents or children?

India
December 29, 2008 2:37am CST
We went for shopping this weekend with a pre-plan of shopping the needs and wants of this month with a string budget. but ended up most of the shopping with our kids needs and wants. this is not the first time happening with us, always we end up shopping for children. wish to know your experience in shopping. who makes the most shopping? is it the parents or children? wish to know those fine moments of togetherness in shopping?
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@marisriel (1156)
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
I tell you, for parents like us, specially mommies, it's really tempting to go out there in the mall and see these very nice stuffs for kids. I am very guilty of that too. Sometimes, it's really my time to buy my personal things, but when I see these nice pair of shoes or dresses, I can't help buying them. It's because it makes us proud to see our kids looking good. Psychologically, we think that when others see them looking good, we are praised as parents. It's really good to bring a list when shopping so we can stick out on what's needed. And it's also a good idea to open a bank account in the name of the kids we will doubt buying sometimes because we know we can just deposit it on their account.
• India
29 Dec 08
i respect ur idea nad views. i really enjoyed reading your response. you write well. wish to learn the art of writing from u. wish you a happy new year
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
if i feel that i have to shop for some things that i am in need of, i go alone and shop. if it is the children who has caused the shopping to be carried out, i bring them along so they can choose that which they would really like to have. if we feel the time is free for all of us, we squander time around at the malls with whatever there might be at hand. this time, it is free wheeling and much more fun. try doing this, friend and discover the fun of having to go shopping without pressures.
• India
29 Dec 08
it was great fun to read your response. i respect your suggestion of inteligent shopping idea. this will keep us away from pressure and stress while shopping. i will try this out as you said. this will make me shop according to the budget too. keep in touch have great fun in shopping what are you going to shop this new year?