Saturday, July 9, 2011

Has America Forgotten How To Be Thankful?

  Every fourth Thursday in the month of November America celebrates a holiday that is called Thanksgiving. You remember that holiday don't you? That's the one where every member of your family all get together, eat enough food to feed a small army, and then falls  asleep while trying to watch a favorite football game. Do you remember it now? Why is it then that a day or two later while Americans are still eating massive leftovers that the complaining begins anew.
  The kids have got to have those hundred dollar jeans they saw on sale. Don't forget the latest sixty dollar video game while your at it Since your getting the latest electronic wonders pick up  the latest cell phones as well.Never mind that you just got them all these things just last week . As the the teens all say  today, Really mom and dad that is so last week! Well let me ask you something what's wrong with last week?
  When I was growing up sure you got something new maybe, every once and awhile but certainly not every day nor every week! Maybe you could get a new bike if you saved your money that you earned cutting grass or perhaps babysitting. When you were older if your grades were pretty good you might be able to get an after school part time job save up enough money and buy a good used car. as long as you paid for your own car insurance and gas and tires and what ever else is generally needed. I never would have expected  my mom or dad just to buy me a new car and have them carry me on their car insurance. This idea about earning your own money my goodness that's so thirty five years ago! I am thankful however that my mom and dad taught this concept to me.  More Americans today need to be introduced to the idea of earning and saving for the things you want, perhaps then they will remember how to be thankful for the things they have and not complain about the things they wish they had. Now that's a great idea! As always friends these thoughts remain just some words to think on.


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