PROBLEMS TO SOLVE
1. Bill's father said (page 163), "Perhaps there are ways
in which we can all save." What are some of these ways?
Which are the most practical for you and your family?
How would knowing how to buy food wisely give you
more spending money?
2. Bill said all his friends gathered at the corner drug-
store after school. Of course, he wanted to go with them.
But he did not have any money to spend. Can you think
of any solution to this problem?
3. Some families spend much more on tobacco and
alcoholic drinks than Bill needed for his weekly allow-
ance. These families would be healthier if they spent
their money wisely. Do you know of any family that has
solved this problem? Can you think of any solution to it?
4. Even with wise buying of food and clothing, your
allowance may still seem too small to you. Why? Is it
because:
a. your friends have more spending money than you?
&. you think it isn't fair that your brother or sister is
getting a larger allowance than you?
c. you buy the things you want when you want them
without thinking of other things you will need in the
future?
d. you have got into the habit of borrowing on your
next week's allowance?
What is the sensible thing to do about it?
a. Don't try to "keep up with the Joneses"—with your
wealthier friends. Some people have more money than
others, just as they are different in other ways. Accept
this fact.
b. Be fair and ask, "Does my older brother or sister
really need more money than I do?"
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