I would say the dad might be on the spectrum but highly functioning. He does computer stuff but is awkward as hell. Think Sheldon Cooper. The mom is a hoarder but easier to talk to. She dresses like a homeless person (same clothes with holes) and does not read social cues well. There are 2 younger boys, both…

Jazzi is what I go with when I want to sound fancy European.

That’s a good idea. I guarantee she has no bank accounts. She’s babysitting this summer so is getting some money. I worry that more sophisticated kids are just going to run her over. She has been kept apart some and is very innocent.

You will certainly look jazzy in the turtleneck then! Win!

Great idea. She is so talented but isolated. I will make the offer, I already have her number, I gave her rides to school here and there.

Ha I believe you, I love paper too. This is worh buying. Also off topic but we foster all kind of dogs and cats and I think Puddingpants might be the name of the next one. It’s fun to say :)

Yeah, i think that will help her socially so I’m going to sneak her some. I don’t have kids and she is a doll. Her mom keeps riding her to an excessive degree on how much it’s costing them so she’ll need it. Her dad makes good $$ but they’ve never been able to trade up to a non starter house in a better neighborhood…

Holy wow, that is awesome! How much did you spend? Did you get the 40 dollar one? I think I want that for me, thanks! So many great suggestions, I’ve started a list.

There’s a Starbucks up the street. She is shy but I could maybe get her and her mom to go. Her mom is lovely but extremely weird so that might work. I mean weird as in diagnosed issues that are offputting to regulars but essentially harmless.

She might be weirded out if I offer dinner, but maybe I can take her to lunch. Good idea!

This is all so good! A couple other neighbors have talked about it so maybe we could all chip in on all this. Social stuff is key for her too.

I could do this along with another neighbor. An art case has been suggested for classes and then this basket is good too. I was so lucky, my mom helped me get settled in my dorm. I want this great kid to be able to relax and focus on school. Thanks!

Thank you thank you thank you! This is good. I just don’t want her to get there unprepared and feel stupid. Her parents love her but are not equipped to give her all the tools.

I really worry about her, I’m not sure she would even know what to buy. As a product of her environment, she is just a babe in the woods as far as the natural rhythms of a household. They haven’t had a functioning kitchen for years. She might be okay, she’s definitely used to fending for herself, I want college to…

Off to price Chrome books, thanks!

Good idea. Thanks! I worry she won’t have bedding and stuff. She doesn’t drive, they havent taught her so she could order for delivery.

I guess gift thread? My neighbor kid is going to college out east, art school, she is tremendously talented. I love her parents but they are pathologically cheap, hoarders, and not good planners. I have 200 dollars to send her on her way in a week and I want to get her something helpful in her everyday life. Nothing…

I’m getting full body carpal tunnel from the constant cringe brought on by Trump’s dementia driven word vomit. At the end of every post featuring dipshit Don, can we get a throwback magical quote from the magnificent former President Obama? Even his coffee orders would be more erudite.

TRUE. The fart residue alone could kill a goat.

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