PSA: Skipping the yearly theme park trip taught my kids more than a vacation ever could

We said no to the expensive summer trip and put the money towards a shared savings goal instead. Watching the kids get excited about reaching our target together showed them the value of planning over instant fun. How do you handle saying no to big spends with your family?

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henry_campbell151mo ago

Hard to pass up the fun but that lesson lasts longer.

patkim1mo ago

Wait, what kind of lesson are we talking about, @henry_campbell15?

lunar471mo ago

Honestly though, is the lesson even that serious?