Let me Clarify

Ok, so the feedback that I'm getting is that everyone likes to buy nice things once in awhile. If I made it seem like I don't, I totally misled you. There are definitely things I spend money on, my perfume for example - not cheap! I also buy mostly name brand stuff for cleaning and showering stuff. I think there's something to be said for quality. The point I was trying to make about the backpack really applied to the backpack. An 8 yr old child does not or should not know the difference in a Roxy or Walmart brand backpack. Not to mention the way an 8 yr old treats a backpack. All I'm saying is to spend that kind of money on something a child doesn't REALLY care about is a waste. I love nice things, a little too much even, but it bugs me to see 3 yr olds in converse shoes. (unless you got them at the thrift store!) That is strictly for the parents and I personally feel it's vain and worldly to spend that much money needlessly. I'm sure I have totally offended someone but please take it with a grain of salt. I'm not and never have been much of a name brand person. Again, I do believe some brands are better than others and worth the price. I would like to believe that if I had oodles of money, I would still shop sensibly. Who knows. Summary: I think it's unnecessary to spend that much money on a backpack for a child - That's all I was saying!