In a response to a parenting query, Care and Feeding emphasizes the importance of balancing the desire for significant celebrations with financial responsibility. The parent is concerned about extravagant plans for a kindergarten graduation made by their spouse, suggesting that alternatives like simpler venues could suffice. The article underscores that while milestones such as graduations are memorable, it's crucial to avoid overspending for such occasions. The advice given encourages understanding the partner's intentions while proposing more budget-friendly solutions, ultimately aiming for a compromise on the celebration.
When we look back on our lives, these milestone days are often the ones we remember. The key, I suppose, is balancing the need to claw meaning from the void with the imperative not to claw so much meaning that you end up in bankruptcy court.
Can't special occasions be special without being expensive, like they probably used to be on the farm or whatever? Sheesh. And for graduating from kindergarten?
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