"Stop Wasting Money!"

This is what the munchkin would say whenever Tapioca came home from grocery shopping. At first, I couldn't seem to understand where the idea of wasting money came from. I mean, for a 5 year-old, how can buying groceries be considered wasting money?

Then one time, I asked her to get her cup from the cupboard. She then saw all our drinking glasses collection. She said "Mommy, you have so many glasses. You're wasting money!" Hmmm, not again. Minimalist living ba ang peg ng anak ko? Then I thought she may be right. But how on earth can my daughter understand this early about wasting money?

I figured it was from watching and playing Roblox. You know, the game play allows you to earn and save money so you'll be able to buy upgrades and other things. Please don't nag that I'm being an irresponsible parent for letting Munchkin play Roblox. 

When it comes to games and stuff, that is Tapioca's territory. He makes sure that all safety measures are implemented. So I trust him when it comes to decisions about what games Munchkin is allowed to play. Though, if Tapioca would have it his way, he would rather Munchkin play Minecraft instead. 

Going back, while some parents might consider Roblox a bad thing, I think there's something good that came out of it and that is Munchkin learning the importance and value of money. As early as now, we tell her that we are not rich. That Mommy and Daddy need to work hard to earn money. 

So when she wants something, she will always ask if it's expensive or not. Because she knows if it is expensive, it might take time for us to buy it or we may never be able to afford it at all. 

And speaking of wasting money, I came across a video from Chiky Tan which is very much the reason for this post. He discussed 8 reasons that waste all our money. After watching the video, it further proved that Munchkin was right after all.

 

We are wasting our money when we do grocery shopping! So there we have it, Munchkin! From now on, no more cereals, no more Chuckie choco drinks and Dutch Mill yogurt drinks and pancakes and strawberry jam. Hahaha! My little munchkin can only answer with her biggest smile.

Oops, I was wrong. She said she will help Mommy and Daddy daw by earning money by playing more Roblox. Aws.