I'm annoyed with NS and I

akm2018

In (actual) OP's defence, sure, these days there are a thousand and one "saving / investing for children" guides on the internet, all including the clear pros and cons of the various options. But in 2005? Maybe not so much.

This defence works less well for the thread restarter who started paying in in 2010, but maybe still a bit.

 

Ash_Pole

Is Rdwill still watching this? I can't be the only one wondering if the son blew it all on a new cricket bat / trainers / mobile phone or not.

badger09

Ash_Pole said:

Is Rdwill still watching this? I can't be the only one wondering if the son blew it all on a new cricket bat / trainers / mobile phone or not.

Was active today on another part of the forum. If you’re really interested, you could send a PM

VNX

Tell him you are having his log in details until he is 18/21 your choice 

masonic

VNX said:

Tell him you are having his log in details until he is 18/21 your choice 

That is what is known as financial abuse and is a criminal offence.

Section62

masonic said:

VNX said:

Tell him you are having his log in details until he is 18/21 your choice 

That is what is known as financial abuse and is a criminal offence.

As well as forcing them to breach the T&C's of the account and setting a bad example.

You'd think teaching children never to share passwords/login information with anyone (even people you trust like family and 'mates') would be what mattered the most to all parents... not the ability to exert financial control to that degree.