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Matching Funds $ How many kids do you know who have every new electronic gadget that comes out on the market? How many of these kids wear the latest designer fashions? How many of these kids understand how many hours their parents had to work to provide these trappings? How many of these kids believe they are entitled to the "good life" as a result of who they are? And how many of them believe the "good life" should come to those who earn it? Entitlement is the right to demand. Great parents do not encourage this belief in their children. They expect their kids to do their fair share of the household chores and they put their kids on a matching funds program. When the kid asked for high-priced sneakers mama answered, "I'd love to see you wearing those $200.00 sneakers. My budget for shoes is $35.00. I'll contribute that much. As soon as you have the rest, you'll be wearing them." Sometimes she contributes more, sometimes
less, depending upon her budget and depending upon how important
the purchase is to her. Her kids are learning that the good life
comes to those who earn it. |
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