should i cancel on buying a ps3 slim for this reason

my parents are broke and i would feel like a jackass buying a ps3

and also im only 14 years

yes i have money so quit asking that my parents are going to buy it

How broke? Its up to you if you earned that money yourself but keep in mind the piling cost of games and whatnot.

Take it easy bud. You sound a little desperate. Take your time and get one when you have the money and when you're ready. :)

I wouldn't say cancel, but wait awhile until the smoke settles, to buy one. Don't worry the PS3 isn't going anywhere. Use that money for more useful things for your family first or save it and get more money.

Do you have the money for it? Or are you expecting your parents to buy it?

my parents are broke and i would feel like a jackass buying a ps3

and also im only 14 years

darkchrisify

like they said before...is it your money? or are your parents buying it for you?

if its their money you shouldnt...

if it was yours...then maybe

Well it's not your job to support your parents, but maybe you could use the $300 on something they would normally have to buy for you.

Well it's not your job to support your parents, but maybe you could use the $300 on something they would normally have to buy for you.

amsfm6

Sounds a bit ungrateful, friend. In a family it is sometimes necessary to make sacrifices for the good of all. It is your job to support your parents if you are able to. Because that's what families do.

get something cheaper or just hold on to that money and spend it something you'll actually need! Buy some cloths or shoes.... or you can invest that money and het a job that some 14-18 year old kids do for money and may also get in trouble for it and hey if ur broke make some money help out its your house too!

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Well it's not your job to support your parents, but maybe you could use the $300 on something they would normally have to buy for you.

bdhoff

Sounds a bit ungrateful, friend. In a family it is sometimes necessary to make sacrifices for the good of all. It is your job to support your parents if you are able to. Because that's what families do.

I'm sure his parents wouldn't want him worrying about them. My guess is they would rather him just enjoy being 14. I thought my suggestion was a pretty nice idea.

In general, if it really comes down to it, sure help your family out, but unless there is a special circumstance (an illness/injury etc) they should be able to take care of themselves, and not put the burden on their kids.

I think you should make your own decisions and stop asking the internet for opinions on what you do with your life.hiryu3

But it for yourself for a Christmas present and tell your folks they don't have to get you anything. That way you help them out and get what you want as well.

if buying a PS3 is truly a financial burden on your household, then obviously, your family would be better off as a whole if you postponed your purchase, at least until your budget stabilized itself to allow for luxury good spending.

It's not like you have to help put food on the table (at least you didn't make it seem that way), but if you did get a job that would help fund all of your entertainment desires (at least for the time being), then that would go a long way in relieving some your family's financial stress...

at any rate, good luck... think over your options carefully and remember: a PS3 isn't a necessity; it can always wait.

(edited due to format issues; why do i always get sticky text?... ****)

my parents are broke and i would feel like a jackass buying a ps3

and also im only 14 years

yes i have money so quit asking that my parents are going to buy it

darkchrisify

It's hard to say.

The reason that this summer, video game and backyard furniture stuff are selling great, is because, going out for leisure actually costs more.

If you don't know what to do, cancel the order, wait till you are sure of what you want to do with the money. It's not like the PS3 will be sold out, or a holiday discount sale would be over, or that you want to be on a multiplayer game that would be dead pretty soon.

Hold on to that money till life of your family is back on track, and till you're certain what to do with it.

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Well it's not your job to support your parents, but maybe you could use the $300 on something they would normally have to buy for you.

bdhoff

Sounds a bit ungrateful, friend. In a family it is sometimes necessary to make sacrifices for the good of all. It is your job to support your parents if you are able to. Because that's what families do.

Amen to that!

Yeah TC, however fun it is, a videogame console is not a necessity. That's one hell of an occasion to show gratitude to your parents. Definitely wait a bit for your console and help your parents get through this.

Strong ties with your family >>>> having fun with videogames

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Well it's not your job to support your parents, but maybe you could use the $300 on something they would normally have to buy for you.

Sounds a bit ungrateful, friend. In a family it is sometimes necessary to make sacrifices for the good of all. It is your job to support your parents if you are able to. Because that's what families do.

I'm sure his parents wouldn't want him worrying about them. My guess is they would rather him just enjoy being 14. I thought my suggestion was a pretty nice idea.

In general, if it really comes down to it, sure help your family out, but unless there is a special circumstance (an illness/injury etc) they should be able to take care of themselves, and not put the burden on their kids.

i say buy the ps3 and when you get a job the money is going right back in your pockets

I guess if you earned that money and you continue to do well in school and such, go for it and treat your self with one, but if that money can help out in some way in your family financial crisis then hold on just a little bit longer.

hey man i think u should wait till u get a job cause i was once in the same situation but when i got my job i could afford the PS3 and its games.

I GOT IT!

Buy your PARENTS a ps3... then after a while migrate it to your room.

This way, your doing something nice for your parents, AND getting a ps3 :)

as if you'd wait. buy, now.

Buy a PS3, and get a job ;)

It's a recession. I'd try and save and buy one yourself, maybe try and get them to pay 25% of it or something as a Christmas gift? I don't know. Just a thought.

You're asking a bunch of gamers what to do with your money?

Ask your parents, they'll tell you what you should do with it.

You're asking a bunch of gamers what to do with your money?

Ask your parents, they'll tell you what you should do with it.

Maximus923