A Learned Lesson

The kids have learned the importance of saving their money to buy the things they want. So when they have something they really want they tend to ask for money or gift cards for their birthdays or certain holidays that warrant gifts. So, they save their allowance and the money they are given and any they may earn while doing special things around the house.

Well, one day last week the kids and I went shopping. They are responsible for their own money, that way if it gets lost it's on them. I know . . . it sounds harsh. Anyway, after our shopping trip, about two days later, Zack realized he had misplaced his money.

The bedroom has been cleaned, the van has been cleaned, and the laundry has been folded and put away . . . no luck in finding the money. So, it was time to venture out and rummage through the trash before it was put out by the curb. The girls even helped him. They all found some rubber gloves and dug in.

Still no money . . . oh by the way, he took it out of his wallet and put it in a snack sized storage baggie and took it to the store. How is that being responsible? I'm going to guess he dropped it when he was putting it back into his coat pocket. So, it is official, Zack has learned a valuable lesson about being responsible for his money . . . . all $22 that he has misplaced (lost).