Digital Technology for Digital Living.
January 31, 2007
Teenagers clothes and gadgets cost ?Ǭ£768
According to a survey (and what will probably come as no surprise to parents) teenagers are costing parents a small fortune for trendy clothes and gadgetry.?Ǭ†
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The survey, carried out by insurer Cornhill Direct, reveal that the trendiest of teenagers walk around in gear worth an incredible ?Ǭ£768.46 every day.
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The average teenager leaves the house in clothes worth ?Ǭ£229.54, which includes jewellery and watches. Mobile phones, MP3 players and wallets can add another ?Ǭ£300.
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It is the gadgets in particular that are a cause for concern for insurers.?Ǭ† 3 in 10 teenagers claimed that their gadgets had been lost or stolen from them and when a mobile phone is bought for an average ?Ǭ£127.58 and a MP3 player for ?Ǭ£150 insurers can?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t be happy.
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Reference for posting: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk
AndyD | Comments (1) | Generalgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
February 3rd, 2007 at 8:50 pm
I can definitely believe this! I’m a teacher and even though I’ve only been teaching 11 years, I can see the change in kids and their attitude to things.