She'll be 13 12/31. She is very responsible, gets excellent grades and hardly ever asks for anything. The style is timeless, so she could wear it forever. I can afford it, but am not sure if that's too much $ to spend on someone her age.
2006-09-06 06:24:30 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
1. I drive a Nissan Altima. Perfectly reasonable car.
2. My kids don't get allowance money for doing things they're supposed to do.
3. I'm willing to bet that those of you who ridiculed me have video games or MP3 players that cost more than $300.
4. To my kids, a treat is usually a movie. A big treat is a trip to Borders for a couple of books.
2006-09-06 07:02:19 · update #1
She doesn't realize how expensive it is, her aunt has one and she just thinks it's pretty.
2006-09-06 07:08:15 · update #2
is it for a special occasion? a birthday, or something? I would get it for her just because she sounds like a good deserving kid, but i would buy it for her birthday( unless you're considering it for her birthday anyway)
I think it'd be nice....
I'm just baffled that a twelve year old would have such expensive tastes!!! haha
2006-09-06 06:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just think it's much too expensive for a 13 year old, whether or not you can afford it. What values are you teaching her? I was responsible, I got excellent grades, I didn't ask for anything, and my father could afford it, but there was zero chance I'd get something like that. It just sends the wrong message--what would be next after another few years of responsible behaviour--an expensive car? I see too many young people who don't know the value of money at all.
2006-09-06 06:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by AFL lover 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's a lesson here that you can teach her. More responsibility and the value (not monetary) of owning something that expensive. Offer to put up part of the cash and you can dock her allowance (if she gets one) for the balance. I think she'll appreciate the gift much more. Just a suggestion.
2006-09-06 06:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by kingston girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on what you stated to explain your question, I would get her the necklace. If she doesn't ask for much like most kids, then it shouldn't be a problem. It doesn't sound like she is a spoiled and/or ungrateful child.
If you can afford it, go for it.
But, if I were you, I would maintain custody of the necklace until she is 16. Let her wear it on special occasions and not to school.
2006-09-06 06:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷPetoonia 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe as a birthday present or for christmas-but that's all she gets. Or tell her how much it would cost and have her do extra chores to save up for part of it-like 50-50 or whatever you decide. But for her to truely appreciate it- make her save up and pay for all of it her self. If you think she's mature enough to babysitt-she can start to do that for the money for it. I started around the 6th grade to babysitt.
2006-09-06 09:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by tea1894 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of parents spend that much alone on their kids at Christmas on things like video games, tv's etc. If she is responsible, then I would get it for het because this is something that she will have forever. I received a ring for my 13th birthday, that I still have.
2006-09-06 06:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by jtj 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is a bit much for a 12 year old child, regardless of how responsible your preteen might be. You may wish to promise a similar gift when she graduates from high school.
2006-09-06 06:31:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like the perfect sweet 16 present. You're right, the style is timeless,so if you do get it for her let her no you exactly why you got it for her...It wasn't just because you'll get her everything she asks for.
2006-09-06 06:39:29 · answer #9 · answered by ♀Mañana♥^¥ ♪☺↕♫©⢠size= 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if she is responsible, and even if you can afford it, she is way too young to want something that costs that much. What does a 12-year old know about jewelry from Tiffany's??? Yes, that is too much money to spend on someone that age.
2006-09-06 06:34:34 · answer #10 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If she is responsible enough to take care of it, I dont see why not. I personally wouldnt buy it just to buy it, I would give it as a gift for her 13th birthday... (a big event for a girl--finally a teenager)
But then again, we bought our daughter a go-cart (1400) for her 8th birthday, and a horse that cost plenty more than that, so that she could compete in equine competitions.... Its not the amount dollar wise that you spend.... its what it means to the child, and whether they will be responsible enough to take care of the things that you do buy for them....
Just my opinion though....
2006-09-06 06:32:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋