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My 9-Year Old Nephew, without a Dad, Wants a $527 Playstation. What Should I Do? My 9-year-old nephew, Timmy, told me that Sony is coming out with PlayStation 3, and asked me if I would buy him one. Since he has been getting good grades and has been helpful around the house, I agreed, and we drove to the local Circuit City yesterday morning to pick one up. The parking lot was full, and there were 12 tents pitched outside the store, as well as about 50 people standing in line waiting for the store to open. We got in line, and I asked the man in front of us, a gentleman about 70, what was going on. He said that the PlayStation was greatly in demand, few were available, and he and all the ones outside the store were hoping to get one. I asked him what the thing cost. He replied, "Five twenty seven." I said, "Five dollars and twenty seven cents?" He laughed and replied, "No, Five HUNDRED and twenty seven dollars." I dragged Timmy to the car, and we drove home. My question: Timmy has been crying all day and threatens to run away from his home. He wails,  "I'll be the only one in my class without one!" What should I do?  
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11/23/2006 2:04 am |
I have Five Hundred and Twenty Seven Dollars which are going to World Vision to feed 2 hungry african kids... if Timmy has a better suggestion the money is his...
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Donald, You let the kid cry his head off, that's what you do. What does a 9-year-old need a thing like that for? He shouldn't be playing video games at his age, he should be outside riding his bike or running or playing ball or something.
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11/23/2006 8:01 am |
I think I even used that excuse when I went to school. You should have investigated the price, tho before you promised. The kids in school won't know, unless he tells them. Wait til later and see if they come down in price. Tell the young man...the price! I'm sure he's old enough to understand that, that is a lot of $$. Ask him what he would like, instead? Tell him in a way he understands...like how many meals you won't be able to buy, etc.
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11/23/2006 8:38 am |
I have to agree with Peacefullyla...St. Jude's Hospital is a good place to start, or any charity that helps the needy.....
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11/23/2006 3:51 pm |
That is the most crazy thing I have ever heard people waiting in line for something like that. Well, don't get everything they want in life. I bet you could spend that money more wisely then that. Your son will get over when he finds out you mean it. Kids try us...Jan
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