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Guilt & Christmas Present Recieval
15/f
My parents are going to let me choose any camera I want as a Christmas present. They do not think I know and are excited to tell me. The thing is, the type of camera that I want is at least one to two thousand dollars. I am really into photography and already have a semi-broken camera.
I always hear my parents complain about money problems and I feel would feel extremely guilty about getting such a large gift. My dad just got a $25 000 bonus this year at work, but I do not think the money should be spent on me.
How can I tell my parents that I appreciate it but I do not need the camera (no matter how much I want it). I do not want to hurt their feelings.
Thank you
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Well, sounds like your parents really want to do this for you. It would probably hurt their feelings for you to turn down their gift.
Check out prices on the Internet. You may find the one you do want at a lesser price. Just search the camera model you want and check out different online store prices. Or try to search it on eBay.
If you can't find the one you seek at a price more acceptable to you, see if you can find a camera that does what you want it to do that is in a lower price range.
They just want to get you something nice they know you will really appreciate and enjoy for years to come.
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The very best way to soften to blow would be to have another idea on hand that is a reasonable price, so instead of saying "Oh no I can't let you spend that much!" you are saying "Wow, thanks so much guys, but all I really want right now is ____."
Their whole idea about offering you a camera is that it is something you will love and get you excited about. If you can just genuinely convince them that, although it's a great idea they came up with, there is something else you really want that should be just find by them.
I do want to add that hearing adults talk about budgets and limits on money doesn't mean there are money 'problems'. There will never be enough money in most people's lives to do everything they want to do. People prioritize. Your parents might have decided that your interest in photography is a top priority for them and very comfortable with their decision to give you this gift. Even better then suggesting something else, you might want to talk to your parents about your concerns and feelings.
Another, sort of in-between approach, is that when they bring this up you feel them out on how much they expect to spend on the camera of your choice. If they say they expect it to cost about $1500 maybe you could arrange to pay or work off the difference on your dream camera.
Just some thoughts for you.
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