c_jane
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Reged: 04/06/07
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Loc: In the Great State of Texas
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Ds lost a math textbook. This is SOOOOO unlike him -- he has never lost *anything* and I mean anything: toys, money, clothes, books, electronics, nothing. Even when he was a small child -- he always took care of everything and knew where it was. Never tore anything up or destroyed it.
Exhole says he doesn't have $$ to replace it. They're broke. <surprise surprise> DS HAD several hundred dollars, Exhole 'borrowed' it & hasn't paid it back yet.
So guess who's going to end up paying $70 for the textbook??
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John Constantine: God's a kid with an ant farm.... He's not planning anything.
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Sherron
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"So guess who's going to end up paying $70 for the textbook??"
Ds.
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DedicatedDad
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Ds....as it should be.
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ssmom79
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Well you could pay the money and have him work it off with chores. You could also say that because he is so responsible with his belongings that this was a one time mistake and pay for the book. You could also say that you're not the CP and leave it up to them to determine how to handle it.
I hate when BM borrows money from my SS, she EVENTUALLY pays it back...eventually.
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c_jane
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Reged: 04/06/07
Posts: 1754
Loc: In the Great State of Texas
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Except DS is missing assignments and his grade is going to drop FAST. He HAS to have a textbook.
<sigh> I wish the Exhole could actually BE the CP sometimes.
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John Constantine: God's a kid with an ant farm.... He's not planning anything.
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gr8Dad
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To begin with, if he doesn't have the money, he doesn't have the money. Secondly, how, EXACTLY, does a thread by you about your CHILD losing a textbook turn into a "Crap on the ex" thread? This is SOLELY your child's fault.
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Why give a "senior" discount, they have had plenty of time to raise the money...
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BeckaLeigh
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Loc: Texas
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Quite honestly, if one of my kids lost a textbook right now, they would be screwed for a while. I may be the CP, that doesn't mean I shyt money.
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I tried being normal once. Worst five minutes of my life.
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ssmom79
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Yea, I am no stranger to the CP not behaving as the CP. I just look at each situation and say, OK what is best for the kids here, and go that route.
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Avaya
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Loc: Arkansas
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[quote]I wish the Exhole could actually BE the CP sometimes. [/quote]
Well, do you suppose there has EVER been anything that he footed the cost for that you didn't share in? As CP, I imagine he has.
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c_jane
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Reged: 04/06/07
Posts: 1754
Loc: In the Great State of Texas
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Ummmm, like what? He pays for food, clothing, shelter, shoes, jackets, bikes. I pay for the same. No extracurriculars involved. Ex pays for lunches on his time; I pay for lunches on my time. I give DS an allowance. No allowance from Ex's house. DS bought his Xbox for Dad's house; I bought the one for my house. I pay for DS's cell. I pay 1/2 of all medical and any prescriptions that may be involved.
So no, honestly I cannot think of ONE THING that Exhole has furnished for DS that I don't also furnish.
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John Constantine: God's a kid with an ant farm.... He's not planning anything.
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