CAN YOU AFFORD TO SEND YOUR KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL?

It’s back to school again – a time when social pressure for kids is matched by financial pressures on parents. The visit to the school supplies shop is something most parents dread.    In addition to all the books and school uniforms that need to be purchased for school, there are all the necessary extras, which can be very expensive.  The pencil cases, diaries and bags can range in price from reasonable to high, and your kids may not agree with your choice.  So how do you find the balance between keeping your spending in check and allowing your kids some freedom...