Under trying circumstances, I attempted to teach my son things I thought were most valuable about life.
I tried to teach him the difference between needs and desires. Granted, he’s handicapped and on welfare, and his basic needs are met. But, he would toss what wisdom I gave him in childhood back to me.
Years ago, I asked him: “Do you need anything?” “Do you need any money?”
His response was: “I have enough money.”
Far too many parents delegate their responsibilities to strangers and teach their children nothing themselves; much less, teach them the difference between needs and desires.
Think back now; in the course of your entire life, have you ever heard, either a man or a woman, ever say such a thing?
“I have enough money.”
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