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These lessons taught me the value of money and gave me a sense of independence. They've helped me achieve financial security, but they've also made me a more confident and compassionate adult.Picture this: My sister is 10 and I'm 15, and we're down on our knees scrubbing baseboards with a toothbrush and bleach to earn money — her so she can go to a movie with her friend, me so I can buy tickets to homecoming.
My dad could have just handed us money and gotten us the "cool" name-brand jeans. Instead, both he and our stepmom felt it was important to teach us the value of money and financial responsibility by having us work for the things we wanted. A few hours of work was usually enough to earn $20, which, at the time, was enough for lunch and a movie or a pair of Old Navy jeans.
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