In a post shared to UK-based popular discussion site, Mumsnet, the user 11112222 explained her 17-year-old daughter had inherited £1,800 (about $2,000) from her late granddad.

She points out her daughter’s particular interests change after a “year or so” but she currently likes Taylor Swift and hopes to buy a ticket for her coming 2023 ‘Midnights’ concert. But, the mom is concerned as her teenager wants to fork out £800 ($900) on a pit seat.

This means she would be sitting in the area under the stage, thus being closer to the action. In 2018, the 1 Premium General Admission Ticket in the ULTRA-Exclusive Snake Pit for her Reputation stadium tour started at $895.

In addition to the seat location, each VIP ticket purchase included a reputation-themed collector’s box that is custom designed and uniquely constructed with a loaded video screen, as well as exclusive tour artwork and memorabilia.

The mom wrote: “In a few years, she will need to buy a car, and also needs a laptop.”

“She is quite right when she says it’s her money, she can spend it how she likes, but I think it is such a waste of a lot of money.”

Newsweek spoke to Dr. Amanda Roestorf, Head of Research at Autistica, the UK’s autism research, and campaigning charity.

She told Newsweek: “We know that over 65 percent of autistic people have intense or focused interests or hobbies. These can change over time or can be lifelong. It can be easy for parents or carers to dismiss these interests or try to minimize their intensity, but we know they are important to autistic people. Of course, some interests, if they become too intense, can stop a person from carrying out everyday activities, but this is rare.”

“Autistic people report that special interests can help them to feel happy, calm, and connected to others. And we know that they can improve a person’s quality of life in a number of ways. Autistic people, like many of us, get a feeling of satisfaction when learning a lot about a topic, and being knowledgeable about a subject can make someone feel well-regarded and part of a community.”

“Interests can provide certainty in an uncertain world and can open up a way of socializing and making conversation that is more structured and familiar.”

“By understanding the importance and value of these hobbies, parents can have more productive and empathetic discussions with their children about how they spend their time and money.”

It seems other users are agreeing to disagree; they understand it is a waste of money but have backed the teen as it is her money.

One comment said: “It’s a total waste of money. On the other hand, it is her money. Make it clear that once it’s gone, that’s it. The car and laptop will have to be saved for.”

“It’s a complete waste of money. But it’s her money,” said another.

“You should explain to her that sometimes in life you will get lucky and get one of those expensive, but not outrageous, tickets for face value. Relish those moments, it makes them sweeter. Paying scalpers prices is foolish,” another wrote.

Newsweek was not able to verify the details of the case.