“With prices going up, shopping has become very expensive,” explains the British grandmother, who is a widow and has only one salary but has up to five children and several grandchildren who turn up at her house for the holidays.
‘Why would the host pay the entire cost of lunch?’ Ms Caroline Duddridge, 63, British from Cardiff, justified her decision to impose herself clearly defined economic tariffs for children and grandchildren who wanted to take part in his christmas dinner.
“With rising prices Grocery shopping has become very expensive‘ explained the woman, whose stunt sparked an avalanche of pro-and-no comments on social media, in an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live.
“There are people who think I’m a little stingy, but my friends think it’s a good idea,” said the 63-year-old. she is a widow and has only one salary but five children and several grandchildren who show up at his home during the holidays.
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In reality, the idea of getting the kids involved was born years ago when the 63-year-old’s husband died, but things always went wrong. Initially it was decided that everyone would buy something to eat, but arguments at lunchtime put that idea aside.
Then we moved on to money with a joint fund, but again there were discussions about what to buy. Finally, on the financial contribution after shopping, but there were always laggards and sometimes those who didn’t pay their children.
So this year the lady prevailed accurate prices and to be paid in advance into your checking account be invited to his house for Christmas dinner.
This year, Caroline actually asked £15 to her two children (approx. 17 euros) and 10 pounds to his three daughters, who only work part-time. For grandchildren, on the other hand, there are reduced rates depending on their age: £5 for four children over the age of five and £2.50 for two grandchildren aged three.
“In this way I have autonomy over what I can buy and I also save on food waste, which is also important because a lot of dishes used to be thrown away,” emphasizes the grandmother.
“I hope my grandchildren understand that it’s a good idea. A fair deal. I don’t want any profit, I’m just doing it to get some help with the costs,” the grandmother concluded.