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So I handed her my card. “Go on, get it,” I said.
Minutes later, she returned… empty-handed
“What happened?” I asked.
She looked me in the eye and said, “Dad, I didn’t buy it. It’s too expensive—£400!”
My jaw dropped. I snapped, “What’s your problem? Go back and pay for it!”
But she stood her ground. Calmly, she said, “Dad, I just completed my Master’s. How much do you think I’ll be earning to justify a £400 jacket?”
I said, “You’re not paying—I am!”
Then came the statement that silenced me completely.
“If you’re not around, how can I survive if I’ve been trained to live above my means?”
Boom. That was the slap of truth I never saw coming.
My heart sank. My mind flew straight to Nigeria. I thought of Gen Z girls who demand HERMÈS bags just because their father is going to Mecca. Girls who beg for bone-straight hair worth N5 million—on top of empty ambition. 0 reply
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My Daughter Refused a £400 Jacket I Was Paying For—Her Reason Left Me Speechless!
By Mogaji Wole Arisekola.
Parents, let me tell you: If you don’t train your children well, your own wealth might become your curse—and theirs.
Last Sunday, I had a life-altering moment. It wasn’t in a church or mosque—it was inside a shopping mall, thanks to my daughter Diekolami, my third-born.
We were heading to a shopping center just 20 minutes away from home. I had a few errands to run and figured we’d make it quick. As promised, she showed up at 2 p.m. sharp. Punctual, responsible—the kind of discipline every parent dreams of.
While we browsed, I spotted a dazzling leather jacket in a luxury store. It was classy, elegant, and absolutely perfect. Earlier, I had scolded her for not dressing warmly enough. The sun was out, yes, but that breeze? Pure ice.
So I handed her my card. “Go on, get it,” I said.
Minutes later, she returned… empty-handed.
“What happened?” I asked. 0 reply
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