I'm About to Go Broke!

We've all been guilty of this. That's what's so ironic about some of the moralistic posts to this thread.

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Who are you talking about? I want you to know that my parents made me walk two miles to school, uphill both ways, five days a week (twice on Sunday just to build character) I made my boys do the same and that's what makes them the success they are today, ;-) :ats self on back::

But seriously, I think it was Cheering who said something to the effect that we all find our own parenting path and I agree.
And I agree that parenting is hard! I do enjoy hearing other folks' approach on things; I don't know it all, am still learning and probably always will be.

As far as the school lunch payment thing goes this was simply just one more daily expense that got put into their budget, and it was for them to keep track of. And yeah, the poor nutritional choices *can* happen, this did happen with the older kid, but we always ate good meals at home--he grew up fine, now has exquisite taste in food--and is quite handy in the kitchen.
But the interesting thing about it is that after a few greasy slices of pizza, my younger son, unlike big bro, decided to return to the sack lunch, even though he had an open campus in Denver (he doesn't here). So I've continued to make his lunch, he just buys a drink.

I do think it's true that with all life skills, spending, eating or whatever, children experiment on their own, and this is okay, we can't be with them 24/7. Ultimately, for better or for worse, they will look to their parents as role models, so we just try to set a good example.

When I read the "Parent Mission Statement" I swear I heard my parents bust out laughing all the way from heaven!

My parents' mission statement read something like this:

My kid will clean their room, do their chores, get to school on time, complete their homework, make passing grades, not talk back and show respect to ALL adults--or answer to me.

If any adult (teacher, neighbor, cop or priest) says my kid did wrong--I'll believe the adult first and foremost and said kid will be punished appropriately for the misdeed. (Which means extended time in a bedroom devoid of any entertainment geegaws.)

My kid can ask for anything their little heart desires--more likely than not, the answer will be "no." If they ask a second time, the answer will be a much LOUDER "NO." If they ask a 3rd time--call 911.

The kid's "heart's desires" are given sparingly and only at Christmas or on a Birthday to make their wishes truly special and memorable.

The kids will live by MY rules while they're under MY roof--my rules will be unyielding and strictly enforced. I will make it a point to teach them that the only way to escape is to find a job and put in an honest day's work for a day's wages--I will collect room and board when appropriate.

When they find they can make enough money to "escape" and head out into the world on their own, I will cry, give them a hug, and tell them how proud I am that they are now an adult.

When I read the "Parent Mission Statement" I swear I heard my parents bust out laughing all the way from heaven!

My parents' mission statement read something like this:

My kid will clean their room, do their chores, get to school on time, complete their homework, make passing grades, not talk back and show respect to ALL adults--or answer to me.

If any adult (teacher, neighbor, cop or priest) says my kid did wrong--I'll believe the adult first and foremost and said kid will be punished appropriately for the misdeed. (Which means extended time in a bedroom devoid of any entertainment geegaws.)

My kid can ask for anything their little heart desires--more likely than not, the answer will be "no." If they ask a second time, the answer will be a much LOUDER "NO." If they ask a 3rd time--call 911.

The kid's "heart's desires" are given sparingly and only at Christmas or on a Birthday to make their wishes truly special and memorable.

The kids will live by MY rules while they're under MY roof--my rules will be unyielding and strictly enforced. I will make it a point to teach them that the only way to escape is to find a job and put in an honest day's work for a day's wages--I will collect room and board when appropriate.

When they find they can make enough money to "escape" and head out into the world on their own, I will cry, give them a hug, and tell them how proud I am that they are now an adult.

You forgot "and eat what's put in front of them" :funn:

When I read the "Parent Mission Statement" I swear I heard my parents bust out laughing all the way from heaven!

My parents' mission statement read something like this:

you may have misunderstood the mission statement provided above. it's a school mission statement based on montessori philosophy which defines what children can achieve in their inner selves, especially when they are adults. most of what you described in your parent mission statement would certainly be part of the strategy to meet these goals. you may have laughed hysterically, but I don't think you understood. ;-)

When I read the "Parent Mission Statement" I swear I heard my parents bust out laughing all the way from heaven!

My parents' mission statement read something like this:

My kid will clean their room, do their chores, get to school on time, complete their homework, make passing grades, not talk back and show respect to ALL adults--or answer to me.

If any adult (teacher, neighbor, cop or priest) says my kid did wrong--I'll believe the adult first and foremost and said kid will be punished appropriately for the misdeed. (Which means extended time in a bedroom devoid of any entertainment geegaws.)

My kid can ask for anything their little heart desires--more likely than not, the answer will be "no." If they ask a second time, the answer will be a much LOUDER "NO." If they ask a 3rd time--call 911.

The kid's "heart's desires" are given sparingly and only at Christmas or on a Birthday to make their wishes truly special and memorable.

The kids will live by MY rules while they're under MY roof--my rules will be unyielding and strictly enforced. I will make it a point to teach them that the only way to escape is to find a job and put in an honest day's work for a day's wages--I will collect room and board when appropriate.

When they find they can make enough money to "escape" and head out into the world on their own, I will cry, give them a hug, and tell them how proud I am that they are now an adult.

Spare the rod, spoil the child? Something tells me you were raised in an era where spanking or using the belt was the norm. I'm hoping I'm wrong.

No, I'm not going there. Sorry. I'm ignoring your post - - pretending I didn't see it

This thread originally began as suggestions about allowance. :shock: Good Lord.

Spare the rod, spoil the child? Something tells me you were raised in an era where spanking or using the belt was the norm. I'm hoping I'm wrong.

This thread originally began as suggestions about allowance. :shock: Good Lord.

Yes I was raised in the "era" when spanking was the norm--and even survived to talk about it. :shock:

OK...here's my suggestion on the allowance: $50-75 per week (adjusted yearly based on the CPI) +pension benefits.

Yes I was raised in the "era" when spanking was the norm--and even survived to talk about it. :shock:

OK...here's my suggestion on the allowance: $50-75 per week (adjusted yearly based on the CPI) +pension benefits.

I still like you; you're a nice guy.;-)

Yes I was raised in the "era" when spanking was the norm--and even survived to talk about it. :shock:

OK...here's my suggestion on the allowance: $50-75 per week (adjusted yearly based on the CPI) +pension benefits.

I was spanked now and then as a kid too, no funn.

A lot more funn when you get older occassionally

Ok, now I know it's late and time to turn in............

allowance........... :funn: ..... you have got to be kidding me..................... tell them to bus some tables. THAT is how a teenager in sowal earns money.(legally)

.a leather belt will really teach a lesson.

allowance........... :funn: ..... you have got to be kidding me..................... tell them to bus some tables. THAT is how a teenager in sowal earns money.(legally)

.a leather belt will really teach a lesson.

Heeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy

allowance........... :funn: ..... you have got to be kidding me..................... tell them to bus some tables. THAT is how a teenager in sowal earns money.(legally)

.a leather belt will really teach a lesson.

:shock: I'm very concerned...

.a leather belt will really teach a lesson.

Yeah:
Don't get caught.

Let us pray.

$75 for allowance?????????????????????????????

hahaha. In florida you work as young as humanly possible. come on people. I was working nearly full time and making honoroll at twelve. 15 and no job? how is the kid going to buy a car????

$75 for allowance?????????????????????????????

hahaha. In florida you work as young as humanly possible. come on people. I was working nearly full time and making honoroll at twelve. 15 and no job? how is the kid going to buy a car????

I'm buying it for him. The more expensive, the better. A big gas guzzler.

awesome.

I'm buying it for him. The more expensive, the better. A big gas guzzler.

Check out the Hummers. Both my kids drive them! I take public transportation.

sueshore i am assuming you are being sarcastic??

$75 for allowance?????????????????????????????

hahaha. In florida you work as young as humanly possible. come on people. I was working nearly full time and making honoroll at twelve. 15 and no job? how is the kid going to buy a car????

He got home from school last night at 9:15 (left at 6:45a.m.) He did his homework, then practiced his cello from 10:30-11:15 (a shorter practice than usual). So I guess he might be able to find him a job beginning at 11:30pm somewhere.

Somehow, this thread has turned ugly.

Check out the Hummers. Both my kids drive them! I take public transportation.

He wants a vintage Camaro.

He wants a vintage Camaro.

Me too. JohnRudy I you, your sense of humor and your little dog too

Don't worry about it JohnRudy, people that don't have kids are always the experts. Their day will come and we can LOAO !

Me too. JohnRudy I you, your sense of humor and your little dog too

Thanks! That is "John"

I just bought my nephew a Kettcar. Low on gas, and pretty snazzy looking too!

John is adorable. I love Rudy too, he reminds me of my sweet Lucy. I love border collies.