DD mentioned above did get into some debt. Her friend came round with threats of county court. I paid the debt to clear it and told her about the problem (she was with her Dad at the time). She promised to pay me back and asked me not to tell her Dad but failed to come up with the goodies. Eventually after chasing her for sometime, I called her and announced the money paid would be a Christmas and next birthday present. She was not best pleased but it resolved the issue. I felt so guilty at the time but glad in retrospect that I took some action.
Lately she had problems with 14 year old daughter loosing phones, school jumpers etc. She also put her foot down and made said GD work (in the garden and similar) for an hourly rate to refund the money lost by paying for replacements. Surprise, surprise - GD stopped loosing her belongings.
I reckon it's down to parents to try to help their children to learn essential life lessons such as money doesn't grow on trees and they must learn to be responsible for their actions. Having said all that, if at anytime they have needed emotional support, I've done my best to provide support and a listening ear as they are all very precious to me.
I have to say that my children have also been a great support to me when I have been in difficulties and fortunately we all have wonderful relationships with each other (most of the time)
Stabbing at a school in Wales this lunchtime.
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.
Angela Rayner lashes out and calls Sunak “pint sized loser”.