After asking if relatives could contribute, parents were called “cheapskates” and “cheapskates”.
Australian parents were debating whether to ask their relatives for help. They decided to share their decision with the popular Facebook group, ‘Mouth of mums.
“My partner and me are discussing whether family members who need school photos should be willing to pay $5. He thinks so, but I disagree. Is that what everyone thinks? The mum asked.
Australian parents started a discussion online about whether or not it is appropriate for relatives to ask for copies of the school photos of their children.
This post attracted a lot of replies from other parents. Most of them were supportive of the mom, with others saying that it was rude and tight to request money for school photos.
“That is quite rude. Don’t be a fool and take a photo of them. A woman complained that “geez people are so tight.”
One person jokingly said, “Time to find a new partner.”
She explained that she is happy to share the photos, but her partner would prefer people pay $5. This led to him being called ‘rude and tight’ by Facebook users.
‘Parents pay for the photos and give them to relatives, that’s how it’s been for years,’ a third chimed in.
Fourth: “It is your children. You should gift your family a photo and not charge for it.”
Some offered suggestions, including buying lower-cost digital copies that could be sent to others while others were waiting.
One mum replied, “If they ask and they have to purchase extras, then yes, but if they want to be nice, then they would not pay.”
A second explanation was that he just bought digital copies. They pay to have them printed.
While the parents were not in the majority, many parents supported their dad, who requested contributions from relatives, and pointed out that some school photo packages could be too costly for some families.
‘Unless you can’t afford the package with extras to hand out and if family really want one then suggest they help towards the cost. “I can’t even afford the lowest package right now,” a mother wrote.
While the parents were not in the majority, many parents supported their dad, who requested contributions from relatives. Many pointed out that some school photo packages could be too expensive for some families.
“It seems like an opinion that is not popular, but I’d ask for the money to get a photo if they wanted it.’ A second was added.
‘They’re pretty expensive I don’t think it’s a bad idea especially if times are tough,’ another parent responded.
One mother of two, a single mom of two, said that she doesn’t buy school photos for her children aged five and eight because she cannot afford them. However she recently spent more than $100.
She explained that she won’t ask anyone for one because they have too many photos for her and the pack is basic.
“But if my family cared enough about one, or to expect it each year, then I wouldn’t hesitate to ask them for a contribution towards its cost.”