Unsure about present DS13 received for his birthday

[diannescruffy]

The phone part is not a problem, we actually gave DS a phone for Christmas which cost $50. I was trying to find the phone on the Vodafone website and it wasn't there but googled it and it shows a price of 85,000 Euro which would be $170. It's a red touch phone with all the works.

Regards,
Dianne

[turtleschell]

I think it's a lovely present. 13 year olds are pretty independant these days, and if he paid with his own money, it's even better. When it comes to that kid's birthday, it'll be tough to measure up, but I think 13 yr olds are old enough to understand that not everyone's financial situations are the same. I say be happy for DS and don't stress!

[~Trish~]

Is that a Nokia phone? Wow, that does sound expensive!

I would feel really uncomfortable too if it turns out to be a really expensive phone. I have NO idea what I'd do though, sorry I'm no help!

[diannescruffy]

I hope this doesn't come across the wrong way, I think I even posted about it but a few months ago DS told me that this boy has shoplifted while DS was with him. They were only chocolate bars and something from the $2 shop but it just has me uneasy. There is no way I would even let DS spend that much money even on his best friend.

Regards,
Dianne

[LionsandBears]

Tough situation. Maybe it's something you need to delicately bring up with the friend's Mum? Explain that presents are appreciated, but the expense is a concern as you think 13 is too young for such expensive presents. Is it something that can be refunded?

What does your DS13 think? Does he think it's weird or is he just happy with it?

It's a very awkward situation to be placed in.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Hmm, shoplifting crossed my mind when I first read this thread, but I couldn't imagine that a teenager who stole a phone would then give it to his friend in front of his own mother. If it is stolen then I can't imagine that talking to his mother would get anywhere.

[meow]

I don't think it was purchased. Can you tell the friend's mother you think a $170 phone is too much?

[Miss.September]

Don't you have to register a prepaid phone at time of purchase? We bought one years ago for DH's brother, and DH had to register it in his name as the purchaser before it could be used. I could be living in the dark ages though

[Fuzzywuzzy]

That seems like an overly generous gift from someone that your DS isn't that close too. Maybe he values your DS's friendship more than you think