The eighth grade promotion dance is being held in an outside catering hall. Many of the girls will be wearing fancy dresses, having their hair and nails done and some are getting limos. A mom called to see if we wanted to include our daughter in sharing a limo. Is this going overboard?
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Our ten-year-old's little league team just finished the season and the team mother is getting all the players trophies. Is it a wise idea to give trophies for playing? The team won about half the games this season.
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We live in a very affluent community yet we are not that wealthy at all. My daughter often seems frustrated that her friends are able to do some things and buy some things that we cannot afford. Although I understand her frustration, how can I make her understand our situation and keep her grounded? She is 8 years old.
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I am the step parent of a 22 year old young lady, we will call Denise. I have known her since she was 1 year old. Her mother and I have been together for 21 years. She has an 18 month old little girl and she is not married. When she got pregnant, she got her own apartment, just next door to her mother and I. The father of the baby is not in the picture. Denise is a hard worker and does not party. I have grown close with her baby. She calls me Grandpa. Because Denise has to work many hours, in order to pay for her rent, her Mother and I are practically raising the baby. Anyway, we think Denise needs to spend more time with the baby and we also need a break. We are thinking about letting her move back in with us. Do you think that would be a good idea. I would charge her rent so that she continues to learn to be a responsible person. And I told her there would be rules. There is just something that scares me about letting that happen. Her mother and I have been doing very well and are happy with our Independence since she has moved out. Thank you.
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What are typical responsibilities or contributions from a parent for a college age child? My daughter, 19, is in college in another town. I want to know how much financial assistance is a good balance for a child of this age and stage.
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