Spend Wisely

We planned to give her $5 initially for the trip, then I changed my mind, thinking she may want to buy veggies since she likes to eat it so we gave her $10, including money for her meal. We were not sure how much the food (though she told me the burger cost only $1/-) cost so better give her more.

We trusted her to spend her money wisely but she didn't. Haiz.... She spent $1 on burger and $2 for the milo at the farm which I have make it clear that she was not supposed to spend money on drinks since I packed a packet of juice for her. Then when she was back at school early, they spent time at the canteen, she had a curry bun ($1 -which is fine with us as long as she spend it on food) and she went the BOOKSHOP! She bought a word finder book, which cost her $1. I was angry coz she called me when she was back at school and she didn't ask for permission to buy things from the book store. I had make it very clear to her that if she wants to spend money at the book store, she will have to ask. I don't want her to spend money like that... Haiz...

Then 2 of her classmates 'took' money from her! Both the classmates wanted to eat but their mommies did not give them any money (one of their mommies were on the trip but left earlier). They asked from L! I am mad coz they never mentioned about returning money to my girl! Why they need $2 each? I know the girls have their water bottles with them, there are water coolers in the school and most of the food like chicken rice cost only a dollar. I told my girl she should have share the snacks that I packed in her bag or tell them they must return the money. It was worst when she couldn't remember what happen to the other 90 cents (she used 10 cent to call me)! She spent $10 in a day! This will be the one and only time we are giving her so much for a trip!

I hope she learned something from the trip and also to spend money wisely. Girl, I hope you know those are daddy's hard earned money, so please think before you buy anything. Please don't disappoint us again.... And please ask you friends to return the money.

Today, her friends did not mention about returning the money... Haiz... My girl 'forgot' to ask them. I told her to call one of them since she has the number. She couldn't get her and I called her daddy's phone (she gave my gir's 2 numbers). The girl's dad did not know anything and he said he will clarify. We shall see if anyone of them return the money..... They will meeting again during the school holiday and I shall ask my girl to tell them to return by then.

Do you borrow money from your classmates when you are at this age?