[Royboy39]

Originally Posted by Mancie

I do not believe that the majority of families these days live on takeaways and ready made meals....and certainly not if on benefits.... the economics just do not add up....I would not say it is harder now than say 40yrs ago but I can imagine it's hard to tell your kids you can't afford the same things their mates have.. the old saying "what you never had you don't miss " is not reality.

My kids have been told straight....I cant afford it...and they have accepted that and that is now passed on to my grandchildren and they accept it.