I grew up poor too Binky, but also we didnt have a lot of name brand stuff that were marketed as must haves back in the 70's (I think Nike started it), so Im just not into that need-to-have mentality. Nothing in my household is gotten because 'they just have to have it'. My stepson didnt get a cell phone until he got a job so that he could pay for his own minutes. Dad would like to give them whatever they want, whenever they want it, however.
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