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1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/1-3-parents-cant-afford-back-to-school-shopping-kids

A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.

1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says

16 comments

xorollo

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I just spent $66 on 9 pairs of underwear and 6 pairs of socks.

AlecSadler

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Jesus christ. I haven't bought underwear or socks in like...7ish years and now I'm worried.

Kimjongtooill

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You're good for another 7 atleast 👍

variants

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Just wear them inside out

hydroxycotton

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If you live near a Costco you can get socks and underwear relatively cheap. I think the last time I bought a six pack of boxer briefs it was like 10-12 bucks

variants

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DDs, Ross and Marshall's usually have boxers and socks pretty cheap

xorollo

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No Costco, but we have Sam's. I'm usually better at seeking deals, but I happened to have my kid with me when we were running another errand, so I didn't get to do my usual strategic pricing. I just had no idea underclothes were one of the things I need to be strategic about. Anyway, I hope his butt is comfortable this school year!

xorollo

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It was two packs of Hanes and UA socks that were on clearance. I had sticker shock at the total, but it guess it works out to around $20ish per pack which is about on par with my expectations. My kid is 16, and if I didn't intervene, he'd shove his foot into moldy old socks from when he was 10 and never complain. So I try to get him to go clean out his drawers as part of our back to school shopping.