Thursday, January 31, 2013

Swindler or Future Politician?

Hannah:    Mom will you buy me a toy?
Me:  No
Hannah:    Mom will you please buy me a toy?
Me:  No
Hannah:   Mom will you PLEASE buy me a toy?
Me:   No
Hannah:   I'll give you $300 if you buy me a toy.
Me:   Show it to me
Hannah:   Buy me the toy first.
Me:   Show me the money first.
Hannah:   Buy me the toy first.
Me:   SHOW ME THE MONEY!
Hannah:   I don't have any money, I was just trying to get you to buy me a toy.
AH HAAHH!
Me:   Hannah, that's not very nice, not to mention dishonest (as a parent you have to occasionally run your own STING operation to get vital INTEL.)

So...Swindler or Future Politician? You should know that genetic influence is at play, here.  Her brother, has the most "money" in his class. Theoretically this "money" serves as a good behavior incentive, through which the kids receive prizes from the treasure chest. Apparently my precious little Ethan is running a black market of sorts, I like to call it Ethan-bay. He's a rock collector and has been selling like items for "money". Apparently there a number of repeat customers.

When asked whether his Teacher would think it odd that he had acquired a small fortune of "money" without earning it through positive behavior and good deeds, he (like many 9yr old males living fast, and in the moment) just looked at me like a deer in headlights

A+  for completing objective
D-   for critical thinking.

I'll tell Grandma on him, I think he AND Hannah need a little extra Jesus this Sunday.

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