Yesterday, he was invited to go to the local indoor pool with a neighbor. I gave him $5 for his admission and told him I would like the change back and to not buy any snacks.
Two hours later he returned. I asked for my change.
Son: "I don't have any change. It cost $4.99 to get into the pool."
Me: "Really? That doesn't seem right."
Brian: "Grab the phone. They overcharged him. Let's call the pool and ask for our money back."
Son: (sheepishly) "Well, actually it cost $3.75 but I gave Janet a dollar tip for taking me, so I have a quarter left."
Me: "You did what? ?!! You tipped the neighbor?"
Son: "Yeah. I said 'Thanks for taking me to the pool. Here's a dollar.'"
Me: "I think you spent it on snacks."
Son: (charming smile) "I love you!"
All of this prompted a big sit down talk about trust. And now the fun begins.....Thank goodness he is still a terrible liar.
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