Decision Making - From Jack's POV
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Edit This 5 Comments »
Today, we went to Best Buy to pick up the second season of Alias (**Alias!**) and Gold's Gym Cardio Workout for the Wii. As we walk into one of the greatest stores in America, I am memorized by the flat screen televisions. See, one of those beauties would look fantastic in my den. Plus, the prices are dropping. All in all, this is a great idea from my standpoint.
On the other hand, Aaron thought it was a better idea to spend said money on a sprinkler system. That he is installing by himself. For the past 2 weeks. And I'm pretty sure it has cost twice as much as the tv. But I digress.
So, the salesman is telling us how awesome this 47" tv is. I'm like "No need to tell me, Mr. Salesman, 'cause I already know. I just need to talk it over with my husband." The salesman says "No problem" and is willing to answer any questions I may have down the line. End of conversation. Or so I thought.
Jack pipes up and throws in his two cents:
Jack: I really want that tv. Plus, I'd like one in my room, too.
Me: Well, we need to talk to daddy first.
Jack: But why do we need to talk to daddy?
Me: Because he is the head of the household, and he needs to make the final decision on whether or not we spend the money for a new tv.
Jack: Hmm...that doesn't seem fair.
Me: Why not? **begins to think about what a valuable opportunity this is to tell him about the Biblical model of what a Christian household should look like**
Jack: Because you are older than him and you should be able to make all the decisions.
Hot dog! The kid makes a valid point. He sees it at school and at church. In his world, the person who is the boss is always older than him. Plus, he hears from his daddy non-stop about how old mommy is compared to daddy.
Needless to say, I was laughing too hard to really turn this into one of those great teachable moments. Instead, I just bought the tv.
Nah...just kidding! :)
On the other hand, Aaron thought it was a better idea to spend said money on a sprinkler system. That he is installing by himself. For the past 2 weeks. And I'm pretty sure it has cost twice as much as the tv. But I digress.
So, the salesman is telling us how awesome this 47" tv is. I'm like "No need to tell me, Mr. Salesman, 'cause I already know. I just need to talk it over with my husband." The salesman says "No problem" and is willing to answer any questions I may have down the line. End of conversation. Or so I thought.
Jack pipes up and throws in his two cents:
Jack: I really want that tv. Plus, I'd like one in my room, too.
Me: Well, we need to talk to daddy first.
Jack: But why do we need to talk to daddy?
Me: Because he is the head of the household, and he needs to make the final decision on whether or not we spend the money for a new tv.
Jack: Hmm...that doesn't seem fair.
Me: Why not? **begins to think about what a valuable opportunity this is to tell him about the Biblical model of what a Christian household should look like**
Jack: Because you are older than him and you should be able to make all the decisions.
Hot dog! The kid makes a valid point. He sees it at school and at church. In his world, the person who is the boss is always older than him. Plus, he hears from his daddy non-stop about how old mommy is compared to daddy.
Needless to say, I was laughing too hard to really turn this into one of those great teachable moments. Instead, I just bought the tv.
Nah...just kidding! :)
