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[quote=Anonymous][quote]This morning (as I had no cash on my person) I had to go to the store to buy something to get cash back to repay the $12 they wasted on ice cream.[b] I wrote a long note to the parent of this other child, commending her son for being kind and thoughtful, but explaining that I am trying to teach my children the difference between a need and a want, and the difference between a quick treat now versus saving up for something big and special.[/b] I also spoke with the camp director, who was unaware this had happened but said he would remind the children that if someone's parent wanted them to have ice cream, that parent would have provided the funds. [/quote]

omg, this letter sounds AH-MAY-ZING.  How I wish I could read it!

Next time, try this:
"Larla told me that Joey generously treated her to ice cream yesterday.  Here is the money to repay.  We appreciate his kindness, but please ask Joey not to do it again, as Larla knows she is not supposed to eat ice cream after camp."

Why the need for the long letter explaining how you are a better parent for teaching money management and delayed gratification through ice cream denial?  And to be clear, I don't see a problem with saying "no" to ice cream after camp.  I was the kid that was never allowed to buy soda at rec department camp.  I still remember coveting that soda, but I didn't feel neglected over it.  My parents chose not to give me money for it, and I knew I was not supposed to have any.[/quote]

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