Should I speak to boyfriend's kids about money?

Spendless

I guess they haven't quite grasped that you meant you wanted the change back unless they spent the whole tenner. I once waited at the train station for Mr S to come home from work and our DS asked if he could get some sweets from the station kiosk, said yes and gave him a £5 note as I had no change- he returned with a £4.99 box of celebrations and 1p change cos I hadn't said he wasn't to spend it all!!!!!

Lesson learnt, I now quite clearly state what I expect to happen with any dosh I hand out.

Mojisola

As you won't be seeing them for some time, just let this go.

If the situation crops up again, be more precise about what you want to happen with the money so that both sides know where they stand.

JoJoB

Kids are opportunitsts. Any ambiguity can be seized upon to work in their favour. I'd be tempted to let this one go but remember in future to be completely clear about your expections/instructions.

slightlyconfused1

Hi
If they bought the present with their Dad then I would guess it was what he said he wanted and they didn't choose just to pay £5.

My DH decided he wanted chain oil for his bike! Only cost a couple of pounds but you should have seen him today servicing the bike with a huge smile on his face. ( also got him a few other things for the bike so didn't get off that lightly but the chain oil was the only thing he asked for). The kids were thrilled that dad loved their presents and money didn't enter their heads.

If you are away for 7 weeks though I imagine your change will be long gone by the time you get back.

Crisp_£_note

Perhaps they just put the money in with the card and Dad spent it on item and kept the change himself being an adult he maybe didnt think twice about mentioning it? or maybe they went out with Dad and had a drink or a few icecreams?

welshmoneylover

If it were me I'd think it's only a fiver and they probably treated themselves I don't think its worth causing an argument over.

£5 doesn't go far these days, not even for teenagers.

DigitalJedi

agree with welsh

In the grand scale of things, its nothing to worry about. If they're anything like my kids, they probably treated themselves to a milkshake or something.

If you consider this a serious relationship with your BF then you need to understand your role is not to teach/parent the girls but to just be their friend. Best way to your BF's heart is to spoil his girls rather than him think you are being petty over a fiver.