Parents get in treat debt

A THIRD of parents have gone overdrawn or taken on new credit after their kids pestered them for treats, a survey reveals.

Toys and games were the most likely items with eating out, drinks and sweets and holidays also high on the list, the Money Advice Service found.

Some 37% said they caved in as they felt guilty for not being there for their children all the time.

Sarah Porretta, of the MAS, said parents getting into debt was “worrying”.