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Like new bedroom furniture to replace your childhood bed or desk which may now be too small?

If your bed is too small or isn't appropriate for your age, your parents might agree that it's time for a change.

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It's important to consider all the "phantom cost" that may not be apparent when we're first considering a purchase, like new sheets and pillows for a new bed, or food, toys, and veterinary care for a new pet.

Your caregivers will appreciate you being mindful of the full cost of the item you are asking for. A larger bed will need new bedding. A new pet comes with years of responsibility and expenses.

Great. It's important to consider all the "phantom cost" that may not be apparent when we're first considering a purchase as these can really add up.

Selling an older item can help offset the cost of a new one. Your caregivers will appreciate the cost savings!

Replacing an item that is worn out after being used and appreciated for a year or longer makes more sense than replacing something that is still in good shape or hasn't been used much.

Good to know.

Selling an older item can help offset the cost of the new one. Your caregivers will appreciate the savings.

Selling an older item or donating it to charity shows you are thinking of others and the planet. Way to go!

Maybe you can donate it to charity?

Donating to charity also shows you are thinking of others and the planet.

Way to go!

If you can't donate it to charity (for example, charities cannot accept stuffed animals), perhaps you can give it to a younger neighbour?

Supporting local manufacturers helps your community, when you can.

It may also reduce the carbon footprint of your purchase: it takes less energy to deliver an item made close to home.

Supporting local stores helps your community, when you can. Your money helps to pay the people who work in that store, and if they spend their money locally, it helps the community again!

Shopping local is also a great way to reduce the carbon footprint of your item!

Have your parents ever offered to split the cost of a purchase with you?

Being willing to spend some of your own money can be a great way to show your caregivers how much this purchase means to you.

Good answer! Parents are usually more interested in helping you buy something when you are contributing to its cost.

OK. Just remember that being willing to spend some of your own money is an important way to indicate how important this item is to you.

Can you get your money back if this item doesn't work the way it should?

What is the return window for returning your item? Is there a re-stocking fee if you want to exchange it for a different item?

Can you get your money back or get a replacement item if this item fails to perform as intended? What is covered by the warranty? What is the warranty period?

Style is a way to tell people about yourself without saying a word.

Does the styling (icons and sayings used, colour, design) of this item tell people what you want them to know about you? Is it age-appropriate and aligned with your values? For example, if you don't enjoy classical music, why wallpaper your room in Mozart wallpaper?

Great!

What is it about this purchase that doesn't tell people what you want them to know? No one purchase can tell others "all about us" but if this purchase isn't aligned with your family's values, you'll want to talk to your parents beforehand.