When I was 6, my mom would give me money and tell to walk to the supermarket that was about 1/4 of mile away, and across a busy street. I'd have to carry back a gallon of milk and some delicate things like bread and make sure the milk didn't squash anything in the bag, make sure I got the correct change and get it all back to my mom.
These days most teenagers don't even know how much change they should be given IF they ever get their hands on cash, but I'm pretty sure most 14 year olds are able to be left alone.
When I was 6, my mom would give me money and tell to walk to the supermarket that was about 1/4 of mile away, and across a busy street. I'd have to carry back a gallon of milk and some delicate things like bread and make sure the milk didn't squash anything in the bag, make sure I got the correct change and get it all back to my mom.
These days most teenagers don't even know how much change they should be given IF they ever get their hands on cash, but I'm pretty sure most 14 year olds are able to be left alone.
My mother used to send me to the store to buy her cigarettes when I was maybe 10 years old. Times sure have changed.
My mother used to send me to the store to buy her cigarettes when I was maybe 10 years old. Times sure have changed.
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