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Old 12-24-2004, 04:47 PM
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Default Re: Educating our kids

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Originally Posted by amomof4
I had a problem with them wanting to record the check they wrote including all the pertinant data. That is until one of them forgot to record their $50 tithing check. The bank paid it, but zapped them with a $25 charge. Ouch! I'm hoping that this is a life-long learned lesson since they had to pay it themselves.
I think it will have a much bigger effect on them at this age than when they have more money to cover it. yes, I'm sure it hurt them financially, but I also bet it is a lesson they never forget. And if that is the case, it was a very cheap lesson in the long run.
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