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SoCalDem

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9. I did something similar with my middle son who thought we were "rich".

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 03:18 PM

Feb 2013

I put him in charge of paying the bills and shopping for a month.. He was around 10 I think..

He was shocked to see how far our money did NOT go.. when we had to pay for "stupid stuff" like gasoline, mortgage, electricity, and food.

He thought that we always had lots of money for stuff he and his brothers wanted, and we were being mean when we said no.

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Remember the Cosby Show with Theo and the Monopoly Money? [View all] redstatebluegirl Feb 2013 OP

Then Republicans can have their Capt. Obvious Feb 2013 #1

They had their budget made by her as well redstatebluegirl Feb 2013 #2

I remember that episode--very good. niyad Feb 2013 #3

The very first episode. Brigid Feb 2013 #4

I have another idea... Kalidurga Feb 2013 #5

They need to be PAID minimum wage ProfessionalLeftist Feb 2013 #6

This would work felix_numinous Feb 2013 #7

So long as they connect the word "entitlement" with food gollygee Feb 2013 #8

I did something similar with my middle son who thought we were "rich". SoCalDem Feb 2013 #9