My teens' social lives are thriving, but my wallet isn't. Dances, movie tickets, and mall outings add up

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The author's teenagers (not pictured) are fostering strong social bonds, but doing so sometimes costs money.
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My youngest two kids are 12 and 14 and have formed important friendships in middle school.
They're starting to have more frequent — and expensive —…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-06-15 10:06:01.
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