The Businessman

Before school this morning, one of my fourth graders tried selling pencils to his classmates. It didn't go very well, so he turned to me.

"Miss C. You gotta buy my pencils! I'll give you a good deal for them."

"Why are you even selling them? Just let your friends borrow them if you don't need them!"

"Really, though! A man's gotta make a living!"

"You're 10 years old! What bills do you have??"

"I'm going to buy a house one day, Miss C. I've got to start saving now!"

Then by all means, sell your pencils. I am not going to be the reason you will be homeless when you grow up.