Parents Budget Carefully for School Needs Amid Dynamic Living Costs

As the school holidays commence, parents are shifting their focus to preparing for the upcoming academic year, a period marked by dynamic living costs that necessitate meticulous budgeting for children's educational necessities.

Families are compiling lists of essential items, including notebooks, stationery, school bags, and shoes. A global survey by KPMG reveals that many parents expect higher school-related expenditures compared to the previous year. This financial pressure is compelling families to be more discerning in their purchasing decisions, actively comparing prices and identifying cost-effective shopping venues.

Dita Widya, a mother of three from Bekasi, West Java, has already begun budgeting for her children's school needs. She emphasizes the challenge of adhering to planned expenses while ensuring all requirements are met without disrupting other household budgets. "For mothers like me, it's very helpful because it makes managing the shopping budget easier. When we know the price remains the same and hasn't increased, it feels calmer when shopping," Dita shared, highlighting how price stability eases financial planning.

Beyond pricing, the convenience of finding various school supplies in a single location is a significant consideration for many parents. Suryani from Lampung notes the need for regular purchases of items like school socks due to high usage and rapid growth, making one-stop shopping a practical solution. Siti Khadijah in Medan values the wide variety of stationery options available. As the new academic year approaches, retailers are launching special programs to attract shoppers.

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For mothers like me, it's very helpful because it makes managing the shopping budget easier. When we know the price remains the same and hasn't increased, it feels calmer when shopping.