feemcg Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I saw his Sweet 16 party last year, and as with all these shows the children are completely spoiled. The girls just love spending with daddy's credit card. It's not fair when your own children are sitting watching it and wonder why they can't have that amount of money spent on them, or that kind of lifestyle. My 18 year old daughter is at Uni and works 2 jobs, she has never asked me for a penny since she was about 15 and I'm very proud of her.......and since when was 16 such a big birthday celebration, it never was in my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Doesn't he look like a pimp?!! Very sad. Unfortunately I have seen some (tried hard not to) because DD loves the programme! First came the American version. Horrible rude children playing up to the camera, I have only ever seen one nice girl on there, but she couldn't think for herself or do anything for herself. There is a follow up of a different programme featuring some of the Sweet Sixteeners and in this case, the girl was sent by her parents to live with some villagers in a remote part of India. She had to make her own bed - slats with a pad - work in the fields, cook. It did her a world of good, but then she was basically a nice girl to start with - she needed a wake up call, and she was so appreciative of how other people live and how lucky she is. As for the British version - stay clear!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I feel SOOOO much better about letting my son have that extra biscuit he wanted just now.. LOL .. She seriously needs a reality check! She's heading him for a big fall in the future, and to say he has great taste?? sorry he doesn't, in that picture with her he looked like a male version of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Blimey!! I am staggered by this article!!! Here's me thinking my kids were spoilt . . by our time and our ability to pay for numerous music lessons! We've had a lovely afternoon planting up loads of vegetables together. I can't imagine that boy enjoying something so simple!!! Very sad. It has to end somewhere . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Very sad. I don't think anything beats the satisfaction of knowing that you've earned what you have through your own efforts, whether that's buying a house or growing your own veg. I think the sad thing here is not so much what she's doing, as the total lack of awareness on the part of either her or her son that this is NOT normal behaviour. It's not exactly equipping him with valuable life skills, is it. I absolutely agree - money can't buy happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I think in some ways the article is just being dramatic. I mean calling a birthday cake bespoke, I could make one at home and call it bespoke. If she wants to spend the money on him that's fine but don't try and convince us he looks stylish because that isn't what I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I think in some ways the article is just being dramatic. I mean calling a birthday cake bespoke, I could make one at home and call it bespoke. Good point! I've just had a bespoke shepherd's pie for tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I suppose the only thing you can say in her defence is that she doesn't spend what she hasn't got, ie doesn't take out loans to fund his over-indulged lifestyle! He is going to have such a shock when he realises he can't have everything in the world handed to him on a silver platter - no matter whether it's good or bad taste Even at 9 & 12 my two know that if they want something we can't/won't buy for them, they have to save up their pocket & Christmas/birthday money. Often they go off the idea before they get there, which just goes to show the fickle nature of small children & the difference between want & need. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Young lads and fast cars! Not a great combination these days. Poor kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 It is all a little tawdry, I must admit. My DD knew to expect a little something and no more. If you haven't got it, you can't spend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Young lads and fast cars! Not a great combination these days. Poor kid. wait until he get the insurance bill not that is going to bother him or his Mom by the sound of things, DS qote £2,400 for my old basic corsa. That photo of the lad is funny, one for the family album to embarrass him when he's older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well, if he loses his licence, one could always hire a chauffeur for one's baby. I guess it beats Mum the Taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yes Tiggy he looks quite a catch in that outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I hope she isn't a forum member and reads this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I agree with all your comments and feel a bit sorry for him... the world goes round and taller towers have fallen. That child is completely unprepared to deal with disappointment! On another note: bespoke is best! my boys have several 'bespoke' jumpers - knitted with more love than skill and with their chosen colour combinations required! We all have bespoke cards for our birthday... The girls lay bespoke beautiful and delicious eggs... ... and I'm off to have my bespoke dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 ...somehow I think not Christian Can't quite put my finger on it, but she doesn't seem an Omlet/chook type somehow.... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 ...unless they do gold plated eglus? (Bespoke of course! ) These articles are supposed to cause raised eyebrows...that's exactly why they are written and at least the mum and son were willing participants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 ...somehow I think not Christian Can't quite put my finger on it, but she doesn't seem an Omlet/chook type somehow.... Sha x I just didn't want her to get upset Sha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Surely they are not 'real' people? I thought it must be a made-up story for a light news day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
