When it comes to Christmas as a parent, it can be difficult to bring your children's expectations for the festive season to life - especially during the current cost of living crisis.
With little ones still hoping Santa Claus will bring them expensive toys and the latest gadgets, it can be a key time to teach your kids about the value of money and have honest conversations.
However, one parent's potential plan to teach her child a lesson about what they can and cannot afford has been branded "mean" after the mum asked the internet what they thought of the idea.
