tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post7377615790173076783..comments2023-08-26T11:24:15.277-04:00Comments on Havoc and Mayhem: Making moneyComfyMom~Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15645425225886356909noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-58592627719440969602010-09-22T04:36:20.182-04:002010-09-22T04:36:20.182-04:00That's odd.. but too fun. :D
by the way, he&#...That's odd.. but too fun. :D <br />by the way, he's too sweet to save money and get stuff for his brother too.Gabbinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-72885449395504295512010-09-22T03:05:32.009-04:002010-09-22T03:05:32.009-04:00Agree, weird but cool he sold his ART! lolAgree, weird but cool he sold his ART! lolCarriehttp://throughthecameralens.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-59113587431304269172010-09-21T20:17:05.392-04:002010-09-21T20:17:05.392-04:00Always a delicate balance between wanting to trust...Always a delicate balance between wanting to trust your child's word at face value and checking into a fishy story! I'd say it warrants a some subtle Q&A and keeping an eye on further developments.<br /><br />BTW, if your child is indeed a budding artistic entrepreneur, you might consider letting him set up a shop on CafePress - he can crank out some TShirts/etc and try his hand at selling those. Hint: grandparents are always a good target market. It's a great way to learn some business basics. My son did this when he was younger and you can see his store at http://www.cafepress.com/willtoons But this is NOT a plug to buy anything - just an example! When he grew up, he decided he hated marketing and could make more money (and/or meet more girls ;-) as a lifeguard.Bill Dwight @FamZoohttp://www.famzoo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-78767346757551354612010-09-21T15:07:45.312-04:002010-09-21T15:07:45.312-04:00Hi Stacey - sounds a real enterpreneur - my firm c...Hi Stacey - sounds a real enterpreneur - my firm could do with a few of him in our sales team !<br />Just to say thanks for stopping by my blog & for your comment - visit is always much appreciated ! Ali xAlison Haselgrovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-69376986089246322712010-09-21T14:20:56.516-04:002010-09-21T14:20:56.516-04:00On the other hand, this could be a complete story,...On the other hand, this could be a complete story, and he has the money from re-selling duplicate pokemon cards or from some less prosocial behavior.<br /><br />And I say this as the mom who keeps a shoplifted (and paid for)"Bart Simpson's Guide to Life' on her bookshelf as a reminder of the shock to her complacency of a VERY bad year with my eldest, now a contributing member of society at 21.<br /><br />Is that what you're asking? ;)<br /><br />I'd be tempted to try to get another version, or independent confirmation.Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-49923324478146868832010-09-21T12:50:41.177-04:002010-09-21T12:50:41.177-04:00Holy crap! Yes, it's totally weird, but damn -...Holy crap! Yes, it's totally weird, but damn - if it keeps up, Havoc can pay for his college education!Andrea Chamberlainhttp://twitter.com/CreativeJunkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-85597116005660715992010-09-21T12:39:08.950-04:002010-09-21T12:39:08.950-04:00Also seems a bit odd to me Stacey!
RindaAlso seems a bit odd to me Stacey!<br />RindaRinda1961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-35082390426933658322010-09-21T11:13:23.341-04:002010-09-21T11:13:23.341-04:00Has Havoc been drawing for several kids, at so-muc...Has Havoc been drawing for several kids, at so-much-a-picture? Or did he just manage to negotiate a flat-rate $16 with this one boy? My DS is also a keen saver. He now favours the Warhammer models, which which he and his friends stage battles of amazing complexity (!!). However, I think I'd be anxious, even now (he is 13 on sunday), if he was engaging in "big-money" transactions on the bus to school... It could rather put Havoc (and you) in a tricky position, should the other kid's mom or dad object. Having said that, if Havoc negotiated this himself, in the company of other children to witness it; if he made the drawings he had promised and delivered on his promise, then he has earned his dollars and I admire his entreprenurial spirit! If it was my son, I think I might have a serious chat about the issues that could arise from this - making sure he is aware and thinking carefully. You wouldn't want him to lay himself open to bullying from older boys because of a disagreement. On the other hand, boys have been doing this for centuries and perhaps we should not stop them - as long as we make certain they are being fair, honest and above all, careful.Lizziemadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-56267091995879366972010-09-21T10:32:26.603-04:002010-09-21T10:32:26.603-04:00Weird - It seems like the older boy on the bus wou...Weird - It seems like the older boy on the bus would just say "Draw me some pictures or I'll beat you up."RockyCathttp://rockygrace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-57157677756618339912010-09-21T08:58:44.379-04:002010-09-21T08:58:44.379-04:00Yes, that strikes me as a bit odd! But good on him...Yes, that strikes me as a bit odd! But good on him for his entrepeneurial spirit :-)humelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-3668330940667656542010-09-21T07:49:23.217-04:002010-09-21T07:49:23.217-04:00He He!! I'm laughing at the picture in my head...He He!! I'm laughing at the picture in my head...that would be my boys with Star Wars pictures! Boy, if they rode the bus...what an opportunity! :) They are always trying to think of ways to earn money to buy MORE AND MORE Star Wars toys...like we need another one! <br />I smiled as I read this post because it comforted me to know that there's another family of boys out there that makes the required allowance trips to Target...with 3 boys it's a never ending conversation!!! :)lisahttp://my3monkees.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-76337988846600938972010-09-21T07:39:46.004-04:002010-09-21T07:39:46.004-04:00OK, totally with you on the "that's reall...OK, totally with you on the "that's really weird" front. The amount of money the 5th grader had isn't out of the realm of what I'd expect some kids in my area to get at 10 years old (we live in an area where people spoil their kids) but to pay it to a seven year old to draw pictures? That's more than odd.SciFi Dadhttp://talesfromthedadside.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com