One of the hardest things for me to do as a parent was to teach my children about money--and the value of a dollar. (Believe me, we're still struggling with that lesson.)
I heard about giving your kids a clothing budget at the beginning of the school year and making them stick to it--great idea, but it didn't really work for my kids because they wore school uniforms.
Anyway, the other day I read a tip in the Wall Street Journal that seemed absolutely brilliant. How I wish I'd thought of it when my kids were small--and it's this:
The next time (and maybe always) when you're out with your kids in a restaurant and they're about to order a soft drink, ask them if they want the drink--of if they'd rather drink water and take the dollar instead.
Aye, see what I mean?
As to the dollar with my picture in it--obviously, one day I had far too much free time on my hands. Yes, there is a page where you can make your own money. Just don't try to spend it. :-)
~~Angie
Good idea---both the dollar and the WSJ article. I think I might even have them pay me a dollar if they order one :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, thank you for your prayers! I still have faith that we'll be able to get the books at the end of March :), be generous and pay off the other things! Hopeful!
Much love,
holly
If all of us go out then anyone wanting a soda has to buy his or her own--I buy the dinner, they buy the drink. I really haven't had any complaints with it. Sodas are $2 a glass most places here and that makes it $14 more for us!!
ReplyDeleteI love that $1 idea! My kids will totally go for that. "I'll pay you $1 if you drink water" it's better for them too!
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