Backpack Kindergarten Girl
How much money for School Shopping!?!?!?
As many of you might know, I have an 11 year old daughter. Well she is going into 6th grade and its really important to her. So how much money should I give her for clothes and shoes and a backpack? She is going through a huge growth spurt so I dont know whether to get her clothes now or wait until she slows down her growing! Oh and I have a little girl who is going into Kindergarten!She also wants a bunch of clothes! I need lots of help!!!
I wouldn't give her more than $30-$50... and that's solely if you trust her to pick out appropriate items that fit well. Insist that she go shopping with you for the other necessities and you hold on to the money. If you gave her the full $150, she might come home with a new jacket and a pair of pants... then you'll have to shell out more money or she's going to be pretty embarrassed when she doesn't have the necessities.
Figure out what they really need and then add up what each item will cost (approximately).
So...
2 pairs of jeans - $60
pair of shoes - $50
3 o 4 new shirts - $75
socks - $5
1 dress - $20
Obviously, pay attention to the money you can afford to spend as well. If you only have $250 for school clothes then that means each kid is only going to be able to get $125 (including tax) worth of clothes and shoes. For the daughter going into kindergarten... look at thrift stores, Goodwill, Once Upon a Child, the sales at Sears, WalMart, etc -- she does not need expensive clothing. For the sixth grader you and she might have to compromise... she can have 2 pricey shirts, but she'll have to get cheaper jeans and tennis shoes, etc.
I understand about the growth spurts... I've got a 3rd-grader who generally needs new clothes purchased 3 times a year - he's nine and 5 feet 5 inches! I would discuss what items she needs to get and discuss purchasing some separates that can be combined in different ways to create different outfits. Don't purchase too much prior to school because she may come home after the first day and tell you what's really "in" this year. Also, it would be disappointing if she outgrew everything in a month. Purchase a few outfits now and let her know that you'll take her shopping again in October or November for some new fall/winter outfits.
Don't focus on what the kids want (unless you're very wealthy), focus on what they need. Sure they can still splurge and get a new dress or backpack... even if they don't really "need" a new one, but don't spend $200 on a 6 year old - again, unless you've got the money to spare.
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