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Skiing in the Alps
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That would apply to a hell of a lot of families, indeed many would not be able to afford the £250, so it is not going to the most needy.
Furthermore is from what I have seen children already have a lot of money thrown at them, considerably more than an unemployed adult, who also has to pay gas electric TV telephone water and often get things half price or free on top.
unemployed adults can get a job. Bit much to expect that of kids!0 -
It's a bit of an old thread you're digging up here, Kronks0
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unemployed adults can get a job. Bit much to expect that of kids!
They can get a paper round, many unemployed cannot get a job because there are none available to them, we know this because of high unemployment which lasted for years.
When there were more jobs available those unemployed people took the jobs hence the unemployment figures fell.
For you to suggest they do do not want to work is despicable, selfish and cruel. It is of course fundamentally dishonest.0 -
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ok - apart from the amazing cost of the trip (it cost me at least five times that when my kids went), they get an amazing experience. DD and DS loved it. DD is the gregarious type and she got a lot out of it by learning a new skill. DS was more the quiet type and more athletic - but I did notice he did have a lot more 'friends' when they came back. OK - its a holiday, but, as an experience I thought it worth the money.0
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That would apply to a hell of a lot of families, indeed many would not be able to afford the £250, so it is not going to the most needy.
Furthermore is from what I have seen children already have a lot of money thrown at them, considerably more than an unemployed adult, who also has to pay gas electric TV telephone water and often get things half price or free on top.
The OP mentioned the trip being through a young carers group, so presumably the 10 children have more than simply being unable to afford nice things on their plates.0 -
It's a bit of an old thread you're digging up here, Kronks
As it's now been resurrected, can I say my daughter had a fantastic time and loved every minute of the trip. I was on tenterhooks for the entire week but I'm so glad she went as it was an experience she will never forget.
Now I have to prepare for my other daughter going to Portugal for three weeks in February. My nerves will be even more frazzled by the time she comes home
There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you - Beatrix Potter0 -
LET HER GO !!!..... she's 15, not 5...... will give her some independence....... What you going to do when she's 17/18 (That's only 2/3 years away) and wants to learn to drive???? You have to let go of the apron strings......0
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warmhands.coldheart wrote: »LET HER GO !!!..... she's 15, not 5...... will give her some independence....... What you going to do when she's 17/18 (That's only 2/3 years away) and wants to learn to drive???? You have to let go of the apron strings......
Check the date of the thread you're replying to....
It was posted 18 months ago.
Heavens knows why somebody decided to resurrect it.
No need to shout (capital letters).
The OP did let her daughter go so she did let go of the apron strings.
It's also a good idea to read the post above yours.
As it's now been resurrected, can I say my daughter had a fantastic time and loved every minute of the trip. I was on tenterhooks for the entire week but I'm so glad she went as it was an experience she will never forget.
Now I have to prepare for my other daughter going to Portugal for three weeks in February. My nerves will be even more frazzled by the time she comes home0 -
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