How Much Money Does A Athletic Trainer Make A Year

One mum found herself in a tricky position recently, after discovering that her 12-year-old daughter had been saving her lunch money for a whole year in order to buy designer trainers.

The mother took to Mumsnet to ask other users whether or not she should punish her daughter for her actions, saying she 'couldn't believe' the girl had done such a thing.

'She is obsessed with fashion' and 'loves clothes, fabric, design' said the user, known as 'TrainersB'.

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'I don't have budget to buy anything that she would love' explained the mum. 'She doesn't bother asking because she knows I don't.'

She then went on to say her daughter had revealed she saved up a whole year's worth of dinner money (£15 a week) to buy a pair of £400 designer trainers she had set her heart on.

'She said she's been taking a piece of fruit each morning and spending 75p on a half pannini each day' the mum added.

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The mum said she 'doesn't know what to do' because her daughter has 'lied for nearly a year' about her lunch money and she thinks £400 for a pair of trainers 'is ridiculous' – but says she 'is a very good kid' who has 'never been in trouble at all'.

Opinions were mixed among respondents, with some saying her daughter should not be allowed the trainers after lying for a year.

'Loopytiles' responded 'Have to admire her dedication but no way would I reward her for cutting back on food/nutrition.'

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Others, however, were more positive, admiring the girl's determination to save up for so long.

'AnchorDownDeepBreath' said: 'I'd let her have them but make it absolutely clear that if she wants to save for things in the future you'll plan how together (paper runs etc) and she's not to use money given to her for other things. She's saved hard; and I did similar as a kid.'

The trials and tribulations of parenting, eh?

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