When I in school (the first time around :-) ) I was in a hurry to grow up, just like my students are now. But now it seems like the speed of light. Cell phones, i-pods, cash everywhere, brand names, swear words don't get a second look, they don't have brain filters for anything it seems.
And just when I thought I had reached my limit...I told my class we were going to the book fair and two students, not one, but two asked if they would take debit cards. I said yes but only if their parents brought them in after school and I was told that they had their own debit cards in their own names. THEY ARE TWELVE. They are not miniature adults, they don't have jobs or apartments or even know how to take care of a hamster; they don't make good decisions, they eat cookies for lunch for crying out loud. I can barely handle having a debit card, just ask Sarah.
I don't have children, I certainly don't have a twelve year old and maybe I would give them a cell phone if they were away from me for long periods but a debit card? I think I have figured out what's wrong with the economy. See that wasn't so hard!
1 comment:
funny! and so true. its ok with me if i have a debit card. or eat gummy bears. Love you!
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