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

spannie1000

Yes Becky but is it REALLY essential that your kids change clothes so often???
My toddler son has a change of clother every day but often his clothes aren't actually dirty - it's what we seem to expect in society these days - in times gone by people would wear the same things more than once without washing them (and in current times in the student world!). I'm not saying wear it and be smelly, but if you had to do without a washing machine for any length of time you might find ways to cut down on the amount of stuff that's chucked into your washing basket by your family! Having loads of friends with slightly older kids my observation is that kids do tend to get thhrough 2 changes of clothes a day for some reason. Sure mine will be the same!

Annax

Reverbe

LadyGooGoo wrote: »

It would be very interesting to know if those people who don't believe cookers, washing machines, hot water, heating etc are necessities are living without them themselves?
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I am. also a fridge/freezer down. now that ones a pain not to have but have lasted since last summer and am still alive lol

xangeleyes

I can't access the poll - has it finished?

I think (although it's not on there) the most important is a roof. - It's the one thing you should pay as soon as you get your wage, is your rent.

TheSaint_2

I think the poll assumes that the most basic needs are met (food, shelter etc).