quote:Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:
My son worked all through HS even though he didn't have to. We told him as long as his grades didn't suffer, he could do what he wanted. It gave him responsibility and learned how to manage time well. He liked having his own money to spend. We liked him having his own money to spend. We also felt that baseball should not be the major focus of hs life.
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Futurecatcher,
Never judge anyone because of what they do or not do or what they have or not have. Not a good way to look upon life.
You will also find that having wealth does not equate to happiness or success.
I am not understanding the question so I can't answer.What is the right thing to do, work, not work? The right thing to do is based upon what a person feels what they want to do is right for them not the other person.
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I never judged anyone.I just said I dont think its right that a kid should be handed everything,even if your dad is derek jeter,you still shouldnt be handed items.I dont believe this teaches discipline or anything of that sort if everything is just given.
It starts early with an allowance,and it grows into your high school and college years with some jobs.Everyone needs to start somewhere,right?
Its not really about "wealth".Its more less so I can have a car to drive myself to games and practices and so I have a little bit of cushion in the form of a bank account for my college years.I like to think of it as,a small step as to planning towards my future