There’s probably more than one lesson here, but I’d say the main one is, “Just because you got your money’s worth, doesn’t mean it was worth your money.” Mike can spend the summer blowing his earnings on renting Gordon’s skates, or he can show a little patience and save up for his own.
Michael spent the money and now he regrets it. I would tend to think the lesson here is to think things through before spending the money. And then there’s the idea of saving for your dream rather than fritter the money on a moment of pleasure.
Thank you for posting Lynn’s Notes. I was just about to do the same thing but spotted your post first. I usually check out what she has to say about a strip, especially if it is creating a stir in the comments here.
Thanks. So often, I wonder if anyone really reads my comments. Even though you argued with every last gall-darned thing I said, at least I know you read it!
And yet, if a kid starts a savings account and puts all his money in there his friends call him weird, and his parents get suspicious. Kids and money just can’t win.
Not all lessons are negative. If Michael enjoyed himself $4 worth, he learned that sometimes, it’s best to just go and enjoy. If he finds that $4 went away in 20 minutes, he might learn to be mroe careful. Natural consequences are great teachers.
Excellent strip. Elly is infamous for screeching at many problems. In this one she behaved more rationally, almost like John. The lesson likely made a better impression on Mike than would a screaming bout.
pouncingtiger over 12 years ago
A sucker and his money are soon parted.
Baarorso over 12 years ago
It was a lesson on how you shouldn’t trust people so easily. Also, it was a lesson on “A deal’s a deal”.
thirdguy over 12 years ago
Some day, you’ll be old enough to understand.
thesnowleopard Premium Member over 12 years ago
There’s probably more than one lesson here, but I’d say the main one is, “Just because you got your money’s worth, doesn’t mean it was worth your money.” Mike can spend the summer blowing his earnings on renting Gordon’s skates, or he can show a little patience and save up for his own.
hcr1985 over 12 years ago
I love Lizzie’s observation in the last panel….
Elderflower over 12 years ago
Michael spent the money and now he regrets it. I would tend to think the lesson here is to think things through before spending the money. And then there’s the idea of saving for your dream rather than fritter the money on a moment of pleasure.
dtegtmeier51 over 12 years ago
Thank you for posting Lynn’s Notes. I was just about to do the same thing but spotted your post first. I usually check out what she has to say about a strip, especially if it is creating a stir in the comments here.
iced tea over 12 years ago
Elly has a good sense of child psychology in her head!
Elderflower over 12 years ago
Thanks. So often, I wonder if anyone really reads my comments. Even though you argued with every last gall-darned thing I said, at least I know you read it!
Gretchen's Mom over 12 years ago
Lizzie’s just too cute!!!!! ;-)
TELawrence over 12 years ago
And yet, if a kid starts a savings account and puts all his money in there his friends call him weird, and his parents get suspicious. Kids and money just can’t win.
masnadies over 12 years ago
Not all lessons are negative. If Michael enjoyed himself $4 worth, he learned that sometimes, it’s best to just go and enjoy. If he finds that $4 went away in 20 minutes, he might learn to be mroe careful. Natural consequences are great teachers.
USN1977 over 12 years ago
Excellent strip. Elly is infamous for screeching at many problems. In this one she behaved more rationally, almost like John. The lesson likely made a better impression on Mike than would a screaming bout.