Q: Do you explain to the child that this is too expensive for the family and it can't afford it and that s/he has to find something else or do you make sacrifices to make you child happy and proud in front of his/her friends?
A: explain to your children that the hobby is expensive . tell them they cant enjoy it at any time. promise them that when they do well in their studies , you would grant them the chance to satisfy themselves . dont be too hard on them, they wont understand it . but explain to them that being proud in front of friends shouldnt matter , bec this is endless . give them a budget . give them a bonus when they earn it . in this way, they can enjoy their hobbies , and understand that there is a budget to be observed .