In The Supermarket at 7:30 AM

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:26 am

I went early to the supermarket this morning and there were three young girls (12--13 years old) in front of me at the checkout. Each one was holding a STARBUCKS thing a ma callit with whipped cream on top which they had already purchased. What they were checking out was a huge sweet roll with sprinkles etc.. The Starbucks whatever cost $3.50 and the big sweet roll $2.75 for a total of $6.25 per girl. A really nutricious and wholesome breaky. They all had their designer back backs on and were on their way to school. Man, I must really be outta touch. These youngsters and their parents are the ones that will have a really tough time adapting to what is here and still to come.

devist8me · Post by **devist8me** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:50 am

My kids probably don't have the top notch meals that the experts say toddlers should have, but who doesn't know that is bad?

what do you mean "what is here and still to come"?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:53 am

I know the feeling Lon.

One of the things we see every day is kids eating Kentucky, McDonalds, Subway etc in the street. I am not against kids having these things, i just think "Where do they get the money".

Mr Oscar and i are back to looking up recipee's for Stews, casseroles, home made pie's etc due to the credit crunch.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:15 pm

oscar;1015392 wrote: I know the feeling Lon.

One of the things we see every day is kids eating Kentucky, McDonalds, Subway etc in the street. I am not against kids having these things, i just think "Where do they get the money".

Mr Oscar and i are back to looking up recipee's for Stews, casseroles, home made pie's etc due to the credit crunch.

Oscar if you buy those plastic freezer containers you can freeze the extra stuff you make. I've been buying lots of canned goods because they go further.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:18 pm

qsducks;1015403 wrote: Oscar if you buy those plastic freezer containers you can freeze the extra stuff you make. I've been buying lots of canned goods because they go further.

Thanks for that ducks.

Yes, i thought of making big batches and freezing some.

Mr Oscar said he wants Shepherd pie, but i can't find a fresh Shepherd.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:21 pm

oscar;1015404 wrote: Thanks for that ducks.

Yes, i thought of making big batches and freezing some.

Mr Oscar said he wants Shepherd pie, but i can't find a fresh Shepherd.

:wah:None in the fields?

My problem is I do make big batches, but I've got 6 people to cook for and hubs takes the leftovers to work the next day:) which isn't bad as it doesn't go to waste.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:31 pm

I've seen the kids in the supermarkets after school and in breaks. They buy the most luxery goods when in my day it was penny chews.

My lunchbox was a sandwich and a piece of fruit. Grateful i was too. Sweets and take-aways were a treat.

If they get the money from their parents, what will happen when the parents have to cut back with the credit crunch?

QUINNSCOMMENTARY · Post by **QUINNSCOMMENTARY** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:11 pm

Lon;1015366 wrote: I went early to the supermarket this morning and there were three young girls (12--13 years old) in front of me at the checkout. Each one was holding a STARBUCKS thing a ma callit with whipped cream on top which they had already purchased. What they were checking out was a huge sweet roll with sprinkles etc.. The Starbucks whatever cost $3.50 and the big sweet roll $2.75 for a total of $6.25 per girl. A really nutricious and wholesome breaky. They all had their designer back backs on and were on their way to school. Man, I must really be outta touch. These youngsters and their parents are the ones that will have a really tough time adapting to what is here and still to come.

What, you weren't aware of the American definition of "necessities" of life?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:13 pm

oscar;1015414 wrote: I've seen the kids in the supermarkets after school and in breaks. They buy the most luxery goods when in my day it was penny chews.

My lunchbox was a sandwich and a piece of fruit. Grateful i was too. Sweets and take-aways were a treat.

If they get the money from their parents, what will happen when the parents have to cut back with the credit crunch?

Let alone the dental bill when that comes due.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:22 pm

I take my lunch to work, never Starbucks. And I cook dinner from scratch most of the time!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:41 pm

chonsigirl;1015492 wrote: I take my lunch to work, never Starbucks. And I cook dinner from scratch most of the time!

No frozen dinners cuz they are full of salt. Occasionally, I buy frozen pizza or hot wings. Depends on the event, usually the Super Bowl or the World Series.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:03 pm

Yes, for special things, not an everyday let's go to school cup of joe!

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:13 pm

chonsigirl;1015492 wrote: I take my lunch to work, never Starbucks. And I cook dinner from scratch most of the time!

Same here:)

Coffee for a treat one day a week:-6

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:16 pm

devist8me;1015389 wrote: My kids probably don't have the top notch meals that the experts say toddlers should have, but who doesn't know that is bad?

what do you mean "what is here and still to come"?

I can well afford to pay the price for this early morning feed that these girls were enjoying, but I consider paying the price a absolute waste of money as well as not very healthy. I really feel that we are in for some really tough economic times, I see massive unemployment and more business failures and people will have to learn to economize and I am not sure they have a clue how to. The potential impact of our current economic crisis has not hit home yet to most people. That's like knowing the hurricane is coming your way but not taking the time to board up the windows.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:19 pm

I refuse to pay for Starbucks!

when working, I take my lunch to work, parents who give their kids this much money daily will suffer the consquences later when the kids are, me me me!

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:26 pm

We get Starbucks - not on a daily basis and we do give Tiffany money for lunches at school everyday. She likes to have hot lunches. I'd say at least twice a week we go out to eat. When i was a teenager i always went to the 7/11 - got oj and some breakfast which meant-donut, one of those apple pie thingys or a bagel with cream cheese. When i started driving my friends and i would go out to eat every morning at a restaurant, BK or mcdonalds. We'd usually leave campus and go out to eat too.. we had an hour for lunch. Before i started working my parents gave me & my sister 50.00 for the week.

I know we should be changing our habits but it's really hard once your in the routine of something. We used to go out to eat about four times a week, and we'd give tiff about 10-15 a week for lunches. now she gets the cost and little extra in case she wants another drink.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:28 pm

It's not just food. These kids have to have the most up to date mobile phone, the right "labels" on their clothes..It's gonna come as a shock to the little darlings, when the parents have to tell them NO...Perhaps for the first time in their lives.

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:39 pm

yeah it will.

Tiff has some labeled clothes.. not all. it's mainly her shoes. We do too though.. I grew up shopping at the mall for my clothes.. wearing mudd jeans and tommy girl, american eagle, gap, hot topic.. my shoes were kswiss or whatever else i liked from finish line or foot locker...etc I had a job though from the time i was 14 years old. I worked in an expensive italian restuarant so i made great tips.

like i said old habits die hard.. we're saving to move to Chicago in 7 months and we're almost @ our goal. So right now this isn't really affecting us.. Not saying that it won't later because i think it's only gonna get worse.. especially with the 2 idiots we have running for presidency this time around.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:36 pm

Lon;1015546 wrote: I can well afford to pay the price for this early morning feed that these girls were enjoying, but I consider paying the price a absolute waste of money as well as not very healthy. I really feel that we are in for some really tough economic times, I see massive unemployment and more business failures and people will have to learn to economize and I am not sure they have a clue how to. The potential impact of our current economic crisis has not hit home yet to most people. That's like knowing the hurricane is coming your way but not taking the time to board up the windows.

We are already beginning to see the crisis as my hubs is a plumber and work is drying up. Nobody is putting in new bathrooms, etc. We go down this road every year, work slows down and we just deal with it. I have to shop at 3 different grocery stores, go to the thrift stores, etc. Mind you I don't really care about doing these things as I've been doing them for years.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:18 am

Coffee fluff.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:50 am

What the kids consider "necessities" today were treats to us as kids. Candy, soda, ice cream, etc. They have been brought up in a "snack" culture. See the countless ads on TV to verify this. Getting new shoes and new clothes was a special occasion. Easter, Christmas, starting school.

Maybe this economic crisis will make these kids appreciate what they do have today. Dunno.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:15 am

At the supermarket at 8:30 for weekly shopping, with list in hand and coupons. I budget and watch every penny, as we all do.

conascot · Post by **conascot** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:52 am

oscar;1015414 wrote: I've seen the kids in the supermarkets after school and in breaks. They buy the most luxery goods when in my day it was penny chews.

My lunchbox was a sandwich and a piece of fruit. Grateful i was too. Sweets and take-aways were a treat.

If they get the money from their parents, what will happen when the parents have to cut back with the credit crunch?

Good question! Having grown up very poor in a huge family ( we were nothing like the Walton's, very dysfunctional) I had to make do or go without and I've tried to teach my kids some of the things I've learned. I think those who have seen hard times are going to be alright but some of these others are in for a shock. I think some have their heads in the sand and aren't teaching their kids how to survive when it's time to go out into the world...daddy's money is disappearing.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:04 am

conascot;1016053 wrote: Good question! Having grown up very poor in a huge family ( we were nothing like the Walton's, very dysfunctional) I had to make do or go without and I've tried to teach my kids some of the things I've learned. I think those who have seen hard times are going to be alright but some of these others are in for a shock. I think some have their heads in the sand and aren't teaching their kids how to survive when it's time to go out into the world...daddy's money is disappearing.

We see hard times every winter. Starts in February and lasts till about April. I'm used to it as are the kids. Kinda stinks for me though as by birthday is in March:wah:

TheNewDG · Post by **TheNewDG** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:41 am

I didnt get ***** when I was younger. Now I work hard and about every couple of months or so I'll drop 400 bucks on a bag. Its my money and I work hard for it. I would expect that I will teach my kids to earn it and not just get it when they want it.

I get coffe at Starbucks mostly every morning.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:41 pm

dubs;1015606 wrote: It's not just food. These kids have to have the most up to date mobile phone, the right "labels" on their clothes..It's gonna come as a shock to the little darlings, when the parents have to tell them NO...Perhaps for the first time in their lives.

The day could not come sooner for some of the little darlings around here. :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:52 pm

From what i've seen of kids in supermarkets round here, i think we're in for some serious rebellion and tantrums if mummy and daddy cut back on their spending money.

I think if a kid has got to teenage years knowing they can buy whatever they like, it's a little too late to teach them otherwise.

At that age, they have been conditioned into a life of consumer goods and the parents are going to have a real tough time if they have to cut back.

Kids and teenagers simply don't understand the politics of our world. They will just see mum and dad being mean.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:03 pm

I send a check for $35 to school with my son, every month for his lunches. He eats breakfast at home. We eat out maybe once a week. My kids don't wear labels, and their shoes come from Payless. They are growing to quickly, to pay big dollars for clothes/shoes they'll outgrow in a few months.

Oh and the closest Starbucks is 45 miles away. :wah:

conascot · Post by **conascot** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:32 pm

oscar;1016604 wrote: I think if a kid has got to teenage years knowing they can buy whatever they like, it's a little too late to teach them otherwise.

At that age, they have been conditioned into a life of consumer goods and the parents are going to have a real tough time if they have to cut back.

Kids and teenagers simply don't understand the politics of our world. They will just see mum and dad being mean.

Yes and a lot feel they are ENTITLED to whatever they want ,whenever they want, without lifting a finger. To be fair there are many kids who are not like that.......they work after school, budget and save their money.

I shouldn't make blanket starements but I honestly I wonder how Paris Hilton and some others like her would handle having to cut back. :yh_ooooo

:wah: I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that hisssy fit!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:56 am

conascot;1016787 wrote: Yes and a lot feel they are ENTITLED to whatever they want ,whenever they want, without lifting a finger. To be fair there are many kids who are not like that.......they work after school, budget and save their money.

I shouldn't make blanket starements but I honestly I wonder how Paris Hilton and some others like her would handle having to cut back. :yh_ooooo

:wah: I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that hisssy fit!

Ditto to that mate. can you add the obnoxious Victoria Beckham to that as well?

I believe it also creates peer pressure within kids.

We have one little supermarket in our village. Every school day, there are hoardes of them outside because the store will only let 2 kids in at a time.

Kids who's parents don't have this sort of money shoplift to keep up with them.

I don't blame the kids for doing it. All they see is these "Entitled" spoilt brats buying luxery goods.

I was at my brothers two yrs ago. We sat having dinner at the table and his 3 yr old said after finishing his meal, "Thankyou for a lovely dinner mummy, please may i leave the table"?

God, i was so proud. :-4