The kids want a new house. It comes as no surprise since as they grow, they want more room and comfort. It so happens, we saw a house in the neighborhood that looks gorgeous. More so, it has enough rooms and amenities to fit their taste.
Long and behold, the kids held a secret meeting and decided among themselves to find means to raise money to help us (Parents) towards buying the house. The kids know how much the down payment is $67K, thanks for the internet. They put a plan in action. Our son usually get his homework package for the entire week on Mondays. So his older sibling, took his package, solved all the problems and gave him a sheet with the answers to go sell to his peers. He went along with the plan and luckily got caught by the teacher. (Notice I say LUCKILY)
Their ingenious plan finally came to our notice. For one, as parents we could see where they were coming from. However, the means were not good. We sat down with them and explained that anytime you sell something to anyone, it has to have more value in the life of the buyer than the money they receive. In other words, it needs to help the buyer more that the money they pay for it. Consequently, selling answers was wrong in all means since the buyers would not benefit academically.
They quickly realized their fault and apologized. Their hope to get the house is still alive. Indeed, our youngest one drew a picture of it in rainbow colors which are her favorite. Every time we have a chance, they ask if we can drive by the house so that they can look at it. The for sale sign is still out on the front yard…their prayers will be answered…I believe so. How are your 2021 goals coming along? Did you write them down?
