Astrid makes a very good point about the chances of children moving further away, interstate or overseas (both my dh and I have done so), the cost of moving all that stuff is prohibitive, better to set up a trust fund if you can afford it.

Also, what you buy now might be obsolete or seriously daggy in years to come.

I hadn't ever thought of it. It's not something I'd bother with because storage space is limited in our house and I only own the bare minimum of all that jazz.

But I also wouldn't charge my kids board either, they're my chickens and I'll take care of them as long as they need me to. Although, charging something you will ultimately give back with interest is a clever idea, one I might entertain.

Come on lilac, you're 5 weeks old, time to start earning your keep!

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