I haven't had a rant in a while so here's a little something that I don't like.
When parents decide that it'd be a good idea to enroll little Johnny or little Sarah in the sport of their choice, shouldn't it be the parents' responsibility to cover any associated costs? I give to charities whatever I feel I can give but this, to me, is getting out of hand. I cannot go to the Canadian Tire store during a weekend and not be expected to give to a kid who needs to pay for his trip to Kitchener or Halifax or wherever. Grocery stores are the same! I left a Canadian Tire store last week and on the way out, there was a road block at a light. I was very unfortunate in that I happened on a red light. I rolled down my window and asked the kid (about 17) "What can I do for you?" He said (in my best imitation of his words) :"UMMM like ahhh we wanna go to Europe" I know, I was rude but I said "ummm like ahhh if I give you my money then I won't be able to go to Europe."
J wanted to stop off at the liquor store to check out some wines. Just as I get there there's an older gent saying to a kid "Sorry son, I didn't see you on the way in" Kid says "I'm selling chocolates for a trip" (to I don't remember where) Gent says "Sorry, I thought I had change, I only have a 50 dollar bill" The kid answers "Don't worry I have change for a fifty" I swear the kid was NOT 10 years old!
Are we breeding a society of panhandlers? What's the story on this? How do you feel when the school sends your 7 year old child home with a box of coffee, cookies or chocolates to sell?
Is is just me?