Don’t forget that understanding money starts with the box or bag in hand with some version of “I want this.” Same rules apply; no over explaining. “No ( insert name here) that’s not on the list.” No more explanation unless they ask for more. This has a REALLY long learning curve and gets “fun” after they start school or whenever the “but all my friends have……” starts. This will push you right smack into values, principles, and right & wrong rather quickly.
Mama used to tell us (6 kids) about when we were very young and going in a store to buy a gift for someone’s birthday. Before going in the store, she would caution us: “Now everyone stick together. We’re going to get Uncle Max a gift. I don’t want to hear the six of you whining and telling me what you want.”
She said we weren’t in the store very long before she heard tiny voices just above a whisper saying, “I wish I could want that.” “Oh, I wish I could want that.” “Look! Look! I wish I could want that and that and that.”
Great lists of things to introduce. When I started first grade and would be coming home for lunch, Mom was also starting a job. Since she wouldn't be home at lunchtime, she taught me how to warm up a can of soup, cook an egg, and building a sandwich (PBJ and bologna). Made me feel like a grown-uo.
Don’t forget that understanding money starts with the box or bag in hand with some version of “I want this.” Same rules apply; no over explaining. “No ( insert name here) that’s not on the list.” No more explanation unless they ask for more. This has a REALLY long learning curve and gets “fun” after they start school or whenever the “but all my friends have……” starts. This will push you right smack into values, principles, and right & wrong rather quickly.
Mama used to tell us (6 kids) about when we were very young and going in a store to buy a gift for someone’s birthday. Before going in the store, she would caution us: “Now everyone stick together. We’re going to get Uncle Max a gift. I don’t want to hear the six of you whining and telling me what you want.”
She said we weren’t in the store very long before she heard tiny voices just above a whisper saying, “I wish I could want that.” “Oh, I wish I could want that.” “Look! Look! I wish I could want that and that and that.”
Your mother was severely outnumbered.
She was 5'1" and 100 pounds soaking wet, but she handled the six of us very well. (laughing)
Great lists of things to introduce. When I started first grade and would be coming home for lunch, Mom was also starting a job. Since she wouldn't be home at lunchtime, she taught me how to warm up a can of soup, cook an egg, and building a sandwich (PBJ and bologna). Made me feel like a grown-uo.
Life skills definitely add confidence to a child’s life. Thank you, Sue!