There have been a number of threads recently about financial control within families.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6312403.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6312403.stm
alfjess said:I have misgivings about BBC Media becoming involved. I don't suppose that they can publish anything without consent??
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Alfjess
Tender Face said:. why should I feel I have to justify myself like that? Because of these kinds of stories, I guess.....
on the other hand when I do her grocery shopping I tend to bypass the 'economy stuff' and buy her the best 'treats' I can ..... now am I guilty of being reckless with her money - or doing my best for her to tempt her appetite? It might not amount to much ...... but as Lucille said : However, I constantly feel I have to justify everything I'm doing to anyone who might be vaguely interested so that it is all transparent. I'm waiting for someone to challenge me as to why I splashed out on prawns when a cheap tin of tuna would do......
Karen, x