I am so proud of my dd's frugality!

**COUNTRYBUMPKIN** · 10-04-2008, 09:22 PM

DD is only 18, soon to be 19 on Nov 29th. She is living in an apt with three other girls up at CMU for her sophmore year. She has worked hard to go to college and has many scholarships and some gifts of money. She is so frugal and managing very well. She told me today that her three roomates are spoiled and have everything handed to them. The parents give them whatever they want. They eat meals out while dd carefully budgets and plans her meals for the week. They come home with the most expensive Toilet paper, paper towels, detergents, etc. DD shops adds and makes homemade cleaners that I gave her recipes for. They leave the lights on and dd goes behind them and turns them off. They wash clothes in hot water and dd washes in cold. The list just goes on and on here. Now dd says that they do not know if they want to live in the same apt complex next year because they want to live in brand new apts! HUH??? The apts they are in now are only 5 years old and very nice. What's wrong with kids nowday's? Dh and I are just grateful that our dd's have learned by our example and are totally into frugality and being so responsible with their finances.

**FrugalMomof3** · 10-04-2008, 09:36 PM

Well just know that you raised your DD right and those other kids will have to learn on day but they might be so far into debt and fall on their butts before they realize it.

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 10-04-2008, 10:33 PM

Sounds like you sure did a great job raising her! Too bad the girls she's living with are so spoiled... Hope she can teach them some good lessons! Lead by example, right?

**Trishagirl** · 10-04-2008, 11:18 PM

That so great about your dd she really learned something very valuable that will help her in life. My oldest son is very frugal He loves to shop and thrift stores for clothes. Has alot of friends who are well off and he knows not to take things for granted. He gets stuff from friends that they don't want and he then sells them and makes money. He is living with some guys and is living there rent free in exchange for cleaning the house. He graduated from college in May and now has a job as a sub teacher but at least he has a job. Has gone extensive job hunting in his field but hasn't gotten a job in it yet.

**Megareader** · 10-05-2008, 01:46 AM

It sounds like your dd has a good head on her shoulders. Be proud...you have done an excellent job as her mom!

**COUNTRYBUMPKIN** · 10-05-2008, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by FrugalMomof3

Well just know that you raised your DD right and those other kids will have to learn on day but they might be so far into debt and fall on their butts before they realize it.

I have that feeling that you are 100% right. For those of us who are on the frugal path, we know what is ahead for those who are not.

**HappyMama** · 10-05-2008, 09:51 AM

She is doing a great job and you have taught her well. Her friends sound like they will have a lesson to learn someday. My daughter is the same, going through school no debt which is fantastic. Now on the other hand she has friends that will be so far in debt by time they have their degree and just don't get it.

**Darlene** · 10-05-2008, 09:59 AM

Your dd is experiencing a different kind of culture shock. Feels good when you know your kids know how to find their way and are going to do just fine.

**frugalchick** · 10-05-2008, 11:18 AM

You have a blessing there! Our ds, age 23 is on his own. He is working and renting a 1 bedroom apt.....he has found out the past year just what the real world is like.....and he calls me often for lots of 'advice'. Thankfully, he has done well on his own.....still has a lot to learn.

It's nice when they get it.....kwim?

**cab54** · 10-05-2008, 12:05 PM

Good for her! You taught her well!

My oldest ds is frugal. ds#2--well, we worry about him just a l-i-t-t-l-e. He doesn't like to cook for himself, whereas ds #1 cooks a lot.

**joyofsix** · 10-05-2008, 12:26 PM

You should be very proud! Make sure and tell her what a great job she's doing!

**Jskell911** · 10-05-2008, 12:31 PM

How proud you must be! What a great will she has. I know the peer pressure could sometimes get to her, but she stands her frugal ground. That is fantastic!

**peanut** · 10-06-2008, 03:49 PM

Wow! That must so gratifying to hear. You are very blessed. Be sure to encourage her. It is hard with so many of her peer group heading the other way.

Jean

**MandaRenee** · 10-06-2008, 05:08 PM

It sounds like your dd is very level headed. You have every right to be proud.

**COUNTRYBUMPKIN** · 10-06-2008, 05:20 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone. And yes, I do let her know that she is doing a fine job out on her own. I talked to her last night and she also told me that her roomates cannot figure out why she is alway's unplugging the small appliances and washer and dryer after being used. She explained to them how they still use electricity when they are plugged in but not in use. So they have agreed that they will now do the same thing. Someone here posted that maybe they will learn by her example and perhaps they will :-)