John, I think this ploy of yours is to (A) shut down Liz, and (B) get out of raising her allowance. You are bad enough without being another Elly. Knock it off.
As a kid, I got $0.35/week allowance (it was the largest I ever got). It was enough to buy one $0.15 candy bar and one $0.25 candy bar. Saturday was “candy day”, the only day (other than Halloween, of course) we were allowed to have candy, so that’s where the money invariably went. The catch was that we were “fined” a nickel every time we left a light on upon leaving a room. It didn’t take too many lights to totally blow candy day… This probably explains my pathological aversion to leaving lights on, and my many childhood cavities. Ah, the good old days.
My youngest daughter is talking about paying for root canals, car payment, and not having enough money. After the Christmas rush her hours will go down. My three other kids are on their own, having learned to budget, not really bothering me for anything.
Sometimes good to initiate that review process. One of the kids (adult) ran into some fiscal trouble and when an analyzed the expenses discovered spending over $20k per year on door dash.
Hmmm. My weekly allowance amounted to pop bottle returns and change found in the street. On a good week, I could find 35 cents. Enough to go to the movies.
Best hunting for pop bottles, was in hedges.
Best place to find dropped change, was outside corner stores, mom and pops, they were good hunting grounds.
With all the nickel cans tossed away today, I coulda got a bike in no time.
This is Canada. Surely there can be a government program to help with school lunches and see that Elizabeth doesn’t go hungry. Single-payer food! How about
Writing down everything works while dieting too. When you write down every morsel that you eat, you become a lot more reluctant to eat everything in sight.
I’m curious about whether Liz’s allowance is given “just because” or if she’s supposed to do chores to earn it. All we ever see is Ellie doing all the cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.
Did John already know she was blowing her money on movies and jawbreakers? If she really was hard up she probably would not answer with “I dunno; I just need it for stuff”. That was like a red flag for John that she was being the Prodigal Daughter.
Coopersdad 11 months ago
She may yet learn to be responsible with her money!
Tantor 11 months ago
Oh, what a nice 80s sweater
Botulism Bob 11 months ago
Sometimes a little tough love goes a long way.
Black76Manta 11 months ago
Now that’s a good lesson for your daughter!
snsurone76 11 months ago
Maybe Liz could earn a raise—for instance, SHE could (and should) be giving April her bath.
Silenced Victim Premium Member 11 months ago
John, I think this ploy of yours is to (A) shut down Liz, and (B) get out of raising her allowance. You are bad enough without being another Elly. Knock it off.
dcdete. 11 months ago
Today’s strip probably dates back to an earlier time when Canada never knew that Black Fridays can exist where stores sell things at 50% off!
Hey dad, when practically everything is half price why on Earth do you need to make a list about expenses? When else do you save half off?
happyinvenice23 11 months ago
Morning Lynn, great lesson for all, have a great day.
More Coffee Please! Premium Member 11 months ago
As a kid, I got $0.35/week allowance (it was the largest I ever got). It was enough to buy one $0.15 candy bar and one $0.25 candy bar. Saturday was “candy day”, the only day (other than Halloween, of course) we were allowed to have candy, so that’s where the money invariably went. The catch was that we were “fined” a nickel every time we left a light on upon leaving a room. It didn’t take too many lights to totally blow candy day… This probably explains my pathological aversion to leaving lights on, and my many childhood cavities. Ah, the good old days.
cracker65 11 months ago
It’s cool to see dad giving April a bath. Good dad.
drivingfuriously Premium Member 11 months ago
My youngest daughter is talking about paying for root canals, car payment, and not having enough money. After the Christmas rush her hours will go down. My three other kids are on their own, having learned to budget, not really bothering me for anything.
Watchdog 11 months ago
Family at bottom of chain government at top
rebelstrike0 11 months ago
The Pattersons’ country has been renamed. The new name is Canadebt.
:P
Foob 11 months ago
It’s good to see John taking the time to bathe April. Normally, he would just let Farley lick her clean.
jango 11 months ago
Sometimes good to initiate that review process. One of the kids (adult) ran into some fiscal trouble and when an analyzed the expenses discovered spending over $20k per year on door dash.
pheets 11 months ago
Smart move, Darryl. Liz is not dumb, just young.
Redd Panda 11 months ago
Hmmm. My weekly allowance amounted to pop bottle returns and change found in the street. On a good week, I could find 35 cents. Enough to go to the movies.
Best hunting for pop bottles, was in hedges.
Best place to find dropped change, was outside corner stores, mom and pops, they were good hunting grounds.
With all the nickel cans tossed away today, I coulda got a bike in no time.
g04922 11 months ago
John had to be tough on Mike and Elle… Now Liz ! Dad has a hard job.
The Great_Black President 11 months ago
This is Canada. Surely there can be a government program to help with school lunches and see that Elizabeth doesn’t go hungry. Single-payer food! How about
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Eric S 11 months ago
Sometimes a little tough love goes the wrong way.
Daltongang Premium Member 11 months ago
The bane of every teenagers life at some point…….Responsibility.
JanLC 11 months ago
Writing down everything works while dieting too. When you write down every morsel that you eat, you become a lot more reluctant to eat everything in sight.
Jaime Jean M 11 months ago
That works great when my son asks for a raise in his allowance. It usually results in that his current allowance is actually too high.
HodgeElmwood 11 months ago
I’m curious about whether Liz’s allowance is given “just because” or if she’s supposed to do chores to earn it. All we ever see is Ellie doing all the cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.
USN1977 11 months ago
Did John already know she was blowing her money on movies and jawbreakers? If she really was hard up she probably would not answer with “I dunno; I just need it for stuff”. That was like a red flag for John that she was being the Prodigal Daughter.
eced52 11 months ago
Spending money on something you shouldn’t Lizard breath?
Barnabus Blackoak 10 months ago
No, he wants to know every single thing you spend HIS money on !