I have two teenage children who love shopping for clothes. They go to the mall with their friends every Saturday.

On school days, my son, Stan, likes to wear blue jeans and T-shirts. He only wears a suit on formal occasions like weddings or funerals. He feels comfortable wearing a jacket but not a tie. My daughter, Lily, likes to wear pants. She wears a dress or a skirt and blouse for parties or dinners. She doesn't feel comfortable in high heeled shoes and loves wearing casual and sporty clothes.

In winter, my children wear coats, hats and gloves on cold days. When they go skiing, they put on toques and mittens. My son doesn't like rainy days because he has to wear a raincoat and carry an umbrella. My daughter loves to wear a scarf.

In the summer, Lily and Stan usually wear shorts, caps and sandals to the beach. Sometimes on weekends, we go walking in the mountains so they wear hiking boots and thick woollen socks to protect their feet and toes.

Today is Saturday; my children come home with a bag of clothes each: two sweaters and a pair of leather shoes for Stan. For Lilly: a black belt to wear with her blue dress, a pair of grey pants, a matching jacket and a green blouse.

My children have no problem spending money. They think money grows on trees