WifeandMother
New Member
So, my daughter is bringing a friend on vacation with us for 5 days and the parents want to know how much money they should give their daughter. What say you? I'm not really sure...
Question about taking "friends" on vacation
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Tell them $5,000 so you can make a profit. 
What they're asking is whether they are expected to chip in for accommodations, meals, etc or are you taking care of that. We always told parents just send them some spending cash because we took care of everything else. But our kids have also been invited to friend vacations where they were expected to pay for their own meals, which I think is tacky.
What they're asking is whether they are expected to chip in for accommodations, meals, etc or are you taking care of that. We always told parents just send them some spending cash because we took care of everything else. But our kids have also been invited to friend vacations where they were expected to pay for their own meals, which I think is tacky.
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jaybeeztoo
Guest
I would say $20/$25 per day for spending money. I assume you are covering the friends meals and accomodations.
WifeandMother
New Member
LOL...if I thought I could get away with asking for $5000.00 I would.
I just want them to having some spending cash...boardwalk can cost alot...so what's a good amount? I was think $100.00 - $150.00?
I just want them to having some spending cash...boardwalk can cost alot...so what's a good amount? I was think $100.00 - $150.00?
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I think it depends on the vacation. If you're going to Disney, you might want to bring more. However, a simple trip to the beach - or something more relaxing - would require less money.
Some have said they pay for meals. I *might* do that, but snacks and such are on your own (if it were me).
What are you giving your own kid for spending, or do they have their own cash? That was always my barometer - "We'll give Emily about $50 for piddling money," or "Kyle's bringing around $100." That way the kids will have roughly the same amount of money to blow.
whome20603
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camily
Peace
We've taken friends on vacation with us as well and told the parents whatever they feel for spending money. We just go to a little beach town (OIB) where they're really just going to Wings or Waves etc. We had a beach house and I was pleasantly surprised when the mother showed up with bags of canned goods and cereal with her child. We told her we had all that but she is a great person and that confirmed it once again for me.
JULZ
BFJ
What a nice, unexpected thing for her to do!
lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
Tell them $5,000 so you can make a profit.
What they're asking is whether they are expected to chip in for accommodations, meals, etc or are you taking care of that. We always told parents just send them some spending cash because we took care of everything else. But our kids have also been invited to friend vacations where they were expected to pay for their own meals, which I think is tacky.
If our kids are ever invited to go out of town w/ their friends I always give my children some spending $ and then give the parents some $ to help out w/ food.
I think that is fair and I kinda expect the same thing when we take their friends out of town w/ us. All those meals breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks can add up especially if we are going out to eat.
JULZ
BFJ
Interesting....not one of my kids' friends' parents have ever offered anything towards meals.
What we've done with our kids, and had other parents do for us, is give the kid a chunk of cash with the instructions that they are to treat everyone to lunch or dinner one night.
lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
Really? What about if you are on vacation somewhere and plan on going to places that cost to enter like Ripleys or Wax meseums etc?
That is a good idea!
nachomama
All Up In Your Grill
My philosophy has always been that if I'm inviting someone else's kid to our vacation, I'm prepared to pay for their accomodations/meals/entertainment. I tell the parents where we are going, and what we plan to do, etc. so their kid has enough $$ for their individual purchases. I also encourage the guest to buy small gifts for their parents and siblings. If we go get ice cream or play putt putt or something and the child is insistent on paying their own way, I let them, but usually I pay for it myself.
I always make sure my kids have more than enough spending money when they go with other people, and usually give them a starting bank of $50 or so, and give the rest to the mother to hold on for them, so kiddo doesn't lose it.
I always make sure my kids have more than enough spending money when they go with other people, and usually give them a starting bank of $50 or so, and give the rest to the mother to hold on for them, so kiddo doesn't lose it.
JULZ
BFJ
Entertainment was part of the invitation along with meals and hotel. But trust me, I certainly would not turn away any offer for additional funds, food, etc.
SoMDGirl42
Well-Known Member
WifeandMother
New Member
Thanks Everyone
for your replies...I went with the $20 - $25 a day method. I do plan on paying for "entertainment" but if they want something extra they have the money. I will be holding on to the cash and if they have anything left over I will personally return it to the parent. (Can't always trust a kid to do that)
for your replies...I went with the $20 - $25 a day method. I do plan on paying for "entertainment" but if they want something extra they have the money. I will be holding on to the cash and if they have anything left over I will personally return it to the parent. (Can't always trust a kid to do that)
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Exactly what I used to do. After all, you are inviting the kid(s) to go with your kid(s)...right?
