Conversation tonight with R., my 10-year-old.
Me: We have to get you guys earning some money so you can buy each other some Christmas gifts.
R: What? You mean we have to earn our own money to buy them (meaning brothers and sisters) presents?
Me: Yup.
R: (Perplexed and whining) That stinks! Why would I spend my money to get them a present, when I could just use the money to buy something for myself?
Me: What do you mean?
R: I mean, if I go to the trouble of working to earn money, why would I spend that money for a present for someone else. I could just buy myself something with that money.
Me: Oh, so if it is my money, then you don't mind buying something for others with it, but if it is your own money, you want to buy things for yourself?
R: (Relieved that I may finally be getting his point): Exactly!
Monday, November 30, 2009
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I wish I could say they outgrow this but...It definately takes a while. my 20 year old still thinks this way.
At least he's getting it!
(That was sarcastic, bytheway ...)
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