Texas Proud
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OK, I was presented with a decision that my wife and son made... but I disagree....
He wants to spend $300 on a Samsung phone (T-Mobile)... he plans to only use it for voice and buy minutes...
I said it is a waste of money to buy a 'smartphone' just to look cool. He said 'it is my money and I do not want to look stupid with an old mans phone'..... just to let you know, I did let him buy an I-Pod with his money, so he does not need it for that purpose....
So, do I put my foot down and say "No"... or do I let him waste his money since it is his Just to let you know, he will turn 15 in two months.... just started high school....
Edit to add: He normally is not wasteful with his money... but is when it comes to electronics..... and I think now because of high school....
He wants to spend $300 on a Samsung phone (T-Mobile)... he plans to only use it for voice and buy minutes...
I said it is a waste of money to buy a 'smartphone' just to look cool. He said 'it is my money and I do not want to look stupid with an old mans phone'..... just to let you know, I did let him buy an I-Pod with his money, so he does not need it for that purpose....
So, do I put my foot down and say "No"... or do I let him waste his money since it is his Just to let you know, he will turn 15 in two months.... just started high school....
Edit to add: He normally is not wasteful with his money... but is when it comes to electronics..... and I think now because of high school....
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