'What's a necessity in modern living?' poll discussion

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Poll Started 31 August 2010:
What's a necessity in modern living?
Traditionally it was just food, shelter & clothing, yet official definitions of child poverty in the UK are now part-based on how close to ‘average income’ a family have, showing things have changed.
Which of these household items are necessity for a family with school-aged children in the UK? (Choose as many as you like)
A. Basic TV
B. Boiler (Hot water)
C. Central Heating
D. Cooker
E. Computer with web access
F. Dishwasher
G. Fridge & Freezer
H. Games Console
I. Home phone
J. Microwave
K. Mobile phones
L. Satellite/Cable TV
M. Washing Machine
Please Vote Here, or click 'post reply' to discuss below. Thanks
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What's a necessity in modern living?
Traditionally it was just food, shelter & clothing, yet official definitions of child poverty in the UK are now part-based on how close to ‘average income’ a family have, showing things have changed.
Which of these household items are necessity for a family with school-aged children in the UK? (Choose as many as you like)
A. Basic TV
B. Boiler (Hot water)
C. Central Heating
D. Cooker
E. Computer with web access
F. Dishwasher
G. Fridge & Freezer
H. Games Console
I. Home phone
J. Microwave
K. Mobile phones
L. Satellite/Cable TV
M. Washing Machine
Please Vote Here, or click 'post reply' to discuss below. Thanks

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i didn't tick boiler because there are other ways (like immersion heaters) for heating water. I didn't think it meant hot water generally!
I didn't tick home phone, but I do think a basic phone of one kind or another should be available - there are no public call boxes left that work these days.
Hot water from some source is necessary to stay clean, even if it's an immersion heater not connected to central heating.
A fridge freezer is a must, as not many people have a cold store any more, or a corner shop that sells food at reasonable prices to be able to purchase it daily.
Balance 19th April '07 = minus £27,640
Balance 1st November '09 = mortgage paid off with £1903 left over. Title deeds are now ours.
However if you don't have these items then the cost of providing the 'necessity' (e.g. hot water, heating, cooked food, fresh food and clean clothes) goes through the roof and leave the family worse off financially.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.