Kids

[SandyDown]

How does a kid get a monthly bill mobile account?

The account is in my name - so I get the bill, they just spend the money

[Numptycorner]

The account is in my name - so I get the bill, they just spend the money

Therein lies the problem

[SandyDown]

Therein lies the problem

yeh that happens when you have kids, in your case it happens when you have a g/f a wife or kids. At least the kids grow up one day!!

[Board Game Geek]

The best thing about hearing other people's kid woes, is the comfort that me and Mrs BGG don't have any and can do what the flip we like with no hassles.

I have the greatest admiration for those who succumb to the biological terrorism of societal peer pressure, but it ain't our cross to bear.

[lukemg]

Strange one this, when I was 14 my mum arranged for a french tw@t to spend about 3 weeks at our house, without my agreement, who I was expected to look after.
He was a right arrogant t*sser who was constantly bored, hated everything and thought the world should make his life wonderful.
I tolerated him as much as possible and my mum realised it wasn't the easy money earner she envisaged and never made the mistake again.
Anyway - enjoy.

[Churchill]

The best thing about hearing other people's kid woes, is the comfort that me and Mrs BGG don't have any and can do what the flip we like with no hassles.

I have the greatest admiration for those who succumb to the biological terrorism of societal peer pressure, but it ain't our cross to bear.

Steady, you'll be setting yourself up as a target for ShaunBhoy.

[tim123]

btw: I want to make a bet with you all, wonder if you can guess the answer to this,

Guess the total value of my daughter's mobile bill (which I received at Xmas)

My sister's kid managed 600.

About half of which was 'SMS delivery receipts' which don't come out of the 'allowance' and were all charged separately at 30p a pop (or similar). (then she decided that she needed that option turned off)

tim

[realityhack]

its fun having house full of exchange student sometimes

Is this a US student or something? Good luck with your food budget.

[wobbegong]

So how much was this phone bill?

The suspense is killing me...

Same here . . . I hope it lasts!

Surely if you give a kid a monthly billed mobile you've got to expect regular unpleasant surprises. Mine both have pay as you go. Use that up texting your mates (that you only saw half an hour ago) so there's none left to phone me to ask for a lift, then enjoy the walk! They soon learn.

[SandyDown]

The exchange student arrived last night, a lovely girl from Italy.

I don't earn any money from having exchange students, the deal is I have the kid in our house for a week, then one of my kids goes and stays over with her family in Italy for a week - hence the exchange word :-)

Must admit it was nice to hear the kids talking an laughing last night, they do like having these exchanges, I think its a good experience.

My daughter's bill which I received at Xmas was £500

I thought of pay as you go, but knowing my kids they'll run out of money then they'll be stranded some where they can't phone me... I know all about the reverse charges etc but I already signed a contract so wont be able to cancel it before a year.