July 17, 2015
Keeping Teens Straight


I am my kid's mom, and have a son and daughter just one year apart. (Well, 361 days and 8 hours!) 

We were fairly strict parents, teaching our children accountability, respect, manners, and a good work ethic. I spent 13 years volunteering at their schools, and taxied them to every single event. But when they began driving, I knew we had to become a little more creative to monitor their activities. So whenever they went out, they were required to bring home "proof" of where they had been - a ticket stub, sports program, restaurant or shopping mall receipt, etc. I felt that even if they didn't attend the event/place they said they were going to, they at LEAST had to go there and buy something as proof - and use their OWN hard-earned money. Yes both kids had part-time jobs, and payed their own way for fun and recreational activities. 

Last year, my 32-year-old son and his dear wife visited us from out of state, and were staying at our home. One evening they went out with friends, and I was in bed before they returned. You can imagine my smile when I came downstairs the next morning to see 2 movie ticket stubs, and a dining receipt right there on the kitchen counter! I love my kids!! 

Oh, and by the way, did you know almost all receipts have a transaction time on them? LOL 

Laurie


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM