112 One Dollar Bills

[clambake]

having a kid with the patience to save that many bills for something special, is special.

[angel_luv]

Or him paying for it with the money he saved up is teaching him a lesson?

T-Park,

When you go to the bank and withdraw $100 dollars- the teller does not send you a hundred one dollar bills- unless of course you specifically request it.

The reason for that is because most people do not want to deal with a stack of one dollar bills.

I don't think you should expect a store cashier to handle something that is generally considered an inconvenience.

And it could be a great lesson for the kid- show him how enough saved one dollar bills turn into twenties, fifties, and hundreds.
It is the same lesson as a stack of one dollar bills but is done in a way that is most beneficial to everyone.

[samikeyp]

Strippers have rights too, ya know....so do their kids!

[to21]

Only kids and old ladies pay in small bills.

It should be expected.

Gawd, Angel.

[clambake]

you don't have kids, do you angel?

[angel_luv]

Only kids and old ladies pay in small bills.

Is should be expected.

Gawd, Angel.

The saddest thing about that is that the transaction was my most interesting one all shift.

[angel_luv]

you don't have kids, do you angel?

Not yet. No.

But having worked as a sales clerk, when I do have kids I wouldn't take them to the store with a fist full of small change to pay with.

I would let them save their dollars and give them value of their savings in big bills before going shopping.

[clambake]

Not yet. No.

But having worked as a sales clerk, when I do have kids I wouldn't take them to the store with a fist full of small change to pay with.

I would let them save their dollars and give them value of their savings in big bills before going shopping.

don't underestimate a kids thrill and charm of buying something special with the EXACT currency they had the patience to collect.

it's also a thrill for the parents to witness that kind of responsibility and maturity from their child.

[angel_luv]

don't underestimate a kids thrill and charm of buying something special with the EXACT currency they had the patience to collect.

it's also a thrill for the parents to witness that kind of responsibility and maturity from their child.

Well I guess with my kids I could make a big deal out of them getting to exchange their small change with me for bigger bills.
That way the kids can experience the thrill without risking inconveniencing a store clerk.

Wouldn't that work?

[remingtonbo2001]

Not yet. No.

But having worked as a sales clerk, when I do have kids I wouldn't take them to the store with a fist full of small change to pay with.

I would let them save their dollars and give them value of their savings in big bills before going shopping.

But you can bet a pretty penny that I will.

[clambake]

Well I guess with my kids I could make a big deal out of them getting to exchange their small change with me for bigger bills.
That way the kids can experience the thrill without risking inconveniencing a store clerk.

Wouldn't that work?

trust me. let them do it their way, the first time.

you won't regret it.

[remingtonbo2001]

Well I guess with my kids I could make a big deal out of them getting to exchange their small change with me for bigger bills.
That way the kids can experience the thrill without risking inconveniencing a store clerk.

Wouldn't that work?

No, it won't. To a child, it isn't about the value of the bill, but the quan y.

Don't be a Debbie Downer sweetie. Let the child be a child, even if it is slightly inconvienent.

Small bills for all the children of the world.

[angel_luv]

But you bet a pretty penny that I will.

You are always so supportive. I appreciate that so much.

[to21]

don't underestimate a kids thrill and charm of buying something special with the EXACT currency they had the patience to collect.

it's also a thrill for the parents to witness that kind of responsibility and maturity from their child.

EXACTLY!!! People w/o kids don't understand this.

We'll let Angle off the hook though.

[angel_luv]

No, it won't. To a child, it isn't about the value of the bill, but the quan y.

Don't be a Debbie Downer sweetie. Let the child be a child, even if it is slightly inconvienent.

Small bills for all the children of the world.

I promise to let you be a fun parent.

I try to be fun, really I do.
I have an oldest sibling syndrome which compells me to make sure everyone behaves.
It's a good trait for the most part but not my favorite one, by far.

[clambake]

EXACTLY!!! People w/o kids don't understand this.

We'll let Angle off the hook though.

she'll be fine. she always responds to positive support, which is an unbelieveble quality, imho.

[angel_luv]

You want to know the irony of all this?

That $112 dollars went to buy a Visa gift card- a gift certificate which the kid will now take and use to go shopping for the stuff he actually wants.

[to21]

No, it won't. To a child, it isn't about the value of the bill, but the quan y.

Don't be a Debbie Downer sweetie. Let the child be a child, even if it is slightly inconvienent.

Small bills for all the children of the world.

Don't forget about stippers to.

[angel_luv]

she'll be fine. she always responds to positive support, which is an unbelieveble quality, imho.

Thanks.

[clambake]

You want to know the irony of all this?

That $112 dollars went to buy a Visa gift card- a gift certificate which the kid will now take and use to go shopping for the stuff he actually wants.

thats another great lesson. having to understand how much you have left after each purchase.

[angel_luv]

thats another great lesson. having to understand how much you have left after each purchase.

Yes.

But I find it funny that the kid bought the card in order to consolidate his money.

[remingtonbo2001]

she'll be fine. she always responds to positive support, which is an unbelieveble quality, imho.

That's why I love her.

[angel_luv]

That's why I love her.

Finally, I get to use that smiley.

[duncan228]

I'm with the majority here, the kid shouldn't get grief for paying with one's. It must be how he earned it and saved it, the thrill of buying something for himself with it is priceless, even though it caused Angel some extra work. I can see the lesson in turning it into bigger bills, but that can come later. Stuffing those singles in his piggy bank and watching them grow is to be encouraged.

Angel, it was great of you to deal directly with the child and make it a pleasant experience for him. Letting your frustration out here is a good way to deal with it.

The worst money counting experience I ever had was selling Springsteen tickets for the Born In The USA Tour. $52,000, mostly in 5' and 10's. We didn't have a bill counter, it had to be done by hand before I took it to the bank. Of course they counted it with a machine but my boss didn't trust anyone and the hand count had to be done. Twice.

[CuckingFunt]

Um... am I the only one who doesn't see this as a big deal one way or the other?

I wonder if the woman knew her parenting skills would be called into question by a bunch of strangers when she decided to skip an unnecessary trip to the bank this morning.