The Real Value of Money From A Boy And His Game Cards

“Are you sure that’s worth it?” she asked him. “Yes, mom!” a little boy said, nodding. He was holding two Roblox cards. One for him and another for a friend. That family stood behind me at the grocery store. The boy insisted, “Buy them with my money.” His older brother tried to convince him otherwise: “My only advice is not to spend a lot of money on games. I’ve been there too.” His mom, trying to reason with him, added up his expenses and the money she managed for him. When those arguments didn’t work, she simply told him, “Buy something else.” “But mom, you’ve said no to everything I want.” Most of us would agree that game cards for skills or powers aren’t worth the money. But for the little boy, it wasn’t just cards. It was surprising a friend, countless hours of fun, and bragging about his character at school. Next time you see someone buying an iPhone, a fancy watch, or a designer bag, remember the boy. We’re just older, and have replaced video games with other toys. Money isn’t…