gypsymonkey Wrote:
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> I have no one to "talk shop" with and this was an
> issue within a shop. I am not a parent. I was
> raised by a strict, education minded family. Down
> time was considered being unproductive. Everything
> was an educational experience waiting to be
> reaped. When you were old enough and mature
> enough, you set out to "work". This work could be
> household chores for the youngsters all the way up
> to a "real" job for the older kids. At 11 I was
> "interning" at my state and town papers doing
> photojournalism. I made $40 for any picture posted
> and $100 for any photo/ story combo. It was mostly
> sports stuff and school assignments. When I was 18
> I had about 15k in the bank. If I wanted
> something, I had to ask the banker aka my mom. She
> would ask if I needed the item or if it was a
> want. She also would ask if I could wait until it
> went on sale. If I couldn't, could I at least find
> it cheaper. Mind you if I hadn't had a major
> accident I would still be doing photography (but I
> digress).
>
> Today I posed as a mother of a 12 year old that
> wants to go to summer camp and an after school
> program. My daughter (I love the name Betsy
> Avrylla) is being home schooled and these
> activities would broaden her socialization skills.
> I stated that I needed to discuss this with Betsy
> Avrylla (pronounced Avry-ella) since she would be
> paying 80% of the costs or $45 a week. The
> associate was aghast at my statement. She asked
> how I could make a 12 year old work. I stated that
> Betsy Avrylla walks the neighbors dogs, babysits
> and fixes computers. This is how she makes money.
> I have ways for her to be socialized without
> spending money mostly through family field trips
> and school sponsored trips. If she wishes to have
> this, then we have agreed that she contributes to
> financing. I was glared at.
>
> Was I wrong in stating that Betsy Avrylla is the
> one to pay a portion of this? Did this seem far
> fetched or cruel? How would you handle this?
The only think I think you did wrong was giving poor Betsy the middle name of Avrylla.
My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.
Benjamin Disraeli