Martins programme last night on ITV

r.mac_2

I enjoyed the programme. I thought it got martins point about brand loyalty being pennies down the drain in many cases across well.

it was a great way of getting this across to my OH, who is annoyingly brand loyal and a brand snob. Because it was on TV it must be true!

i would love to see a follow up programme on homemade versus shop bought.

nopot2pin

larmy16 wrote: »

Loved the programme. Wish things like that were on every week! I found it slightly strange that a girl of that age would be so adamant that she would not even try a different shampoo!!! Mind you myself and my son have always been bargain hunters.:)

In my experience.... she refused to try a different shampoo because she doesnt have to buy the more expensive option.

It is sooooo easy to spend someone elses money.

The girls parents should only buy the cheaper alternative that they find does the same job... and if she wishes to purchase the more expensive brand named brand, from her pocket money, then thats up to her.

Harsh, I know... but I have to admit this sort of treatment from my parents when I was a teenager, made me into the bargain hunter that I am today:T

Penelope_Penguin

nopot2pin wrote: »

In my experience.... she refused to try a different shampoo because she doesnt have to buy the more expensive option.

It is sooooo easy to spend someone elses money.

The girls parents should only buy the cheaper alternative that they find does the same job... and if she wishes to purchase the more expensive brand named brand, from her pocket money, then thats up to her.

Harsh, I know... but I have to admit this sort of treatment from my parents when I was a teenager, made me into the bargain hunter that I am today:T

That's what I do for the Small Penguins. There's plently of basic stuff (shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc) that they're free to use. If they want brands, or anything fancy, they have to buy from their allowances. When it's their own money, it's amazing how reluctant they are to spend on packaging and advertising

Penny. x

weezl74

Hi,

I think that's such a good policy Pen and others. When I was 12 my Mum and Dad turned my child benefit over to me, and I had to clothe, shoe and toiletry(!) myself and all fun things from this one pot. School trips and school uniform included.;)

I can't describe how good a tactic this was for building me into a responsible budgeter.

I haven't got kids, but I admire any parent who would show tough love to their kid in this way.:A

Weezl

susieb

weezl74 wrote: »

Hi,

I think that's such a good policy Pen and others. When I was 12 my Mum and Dad turned my child benefit over to me, and I had to clothe, shoe and toiletry(!) myself and all fun things from this one pot. School trips and school uniform included.;)

I can't describe how good a tactic this was for building me into a responsible budgeter.

l

Thats exactly what my parents did, its an excellent idea and I will do the same to my kids once they reach secondary school.

D&DD

http://www.itv.com/News/tonight/episodes/default.html

I missed this but managed to watch it just now online hope this helps anyone who missed it

Swan_2

D&DD wrote: »

http://www.itv.com/News/tonight/episodes/default.html

I missed this but managed to watch it just now online hope this helps anyone who missed it

thanks for that

it was originally to be shown on Friday, but was re-scheduled & according to the TV Genius site, there are no repeats in the offing
really pleased I'll be able to see it after all :T

teedy23

I enjoyed it, though it was nothing I didnt know already, a good way to hammer home the message. With people getting edgy about rising interest rates could be a life saver. I thought he might mention mocs, these save me a few quid on shopping, maybe he thought that was a bit of a minefield lol

thriftlady_2

weezl74 wrote: »

Hi,

I think that's such a good policy Pen and others. When I was 12 my Mum and Dad turned my child benefit over to me, and I had to clothe, shoe and toiletry(!) myself and all fun things from this one pot. School trips and school uniform included.;)

I can't describe how good a tactic this was for building me into a responsible budgeter.

I haven't got kids, but I admire any parent who would show tough love to their kid in this way.:A

Weezl

Wow, I think this is a fantastic idea for teenagers -but how would I fund my cookbook habit ? I rely on the child benefit for that (that's 3 kids' worth of benefit)

Hime

I watched it and was pleased that he was able to demonstrate to the family the savings involved. However, we are using all the techniques already, so are now looking for ways to cut the bills further.