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05-10-2007, 09:11 AM
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Baby&Family Mod
Last Online: Yesterday 06:06 PM
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southern Indiana
Real Name: Angela
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We have never worried about the bottom line, so to speak, of what we spent on each child. We have only been concerned about whether we have provided equally for each of them (as much as is possible). I don't say I am going to spend X amount of money on each child for clothes and spend until it's gone. I evaluate what each child needs and provide for his/her needs. Also, each child is an individual and will have different interests. So, one child's interests may be more expensive that another's. But, what we ask ourselves is "Do we provide opportunities and experiences and provide for the needs of each child equally?" It's also important that the children don't perceive one child is receiving more than another.
It's hard to put this all into words, but I think you can understand what I'm trying to convey here: we don't keep a running tally!
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Homeschooling Mom to Daniel (13 Years), Andrew (10 Years), Stephen (8 Years) and Emily (4 Years)
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