Money doesn't equal fun

In Tuesday's class, we discussed that some people use money as entertainment. The best memories that I have from my childhood are when my family would play boardgames together, going camping, and playing at the park. I think that most people would agree that these activities with their families are more memorable than going out to eat or going to the movies. I think that I need to take these things in to consideration for my own family, and for when I start my career. I plan to work with teenage mothers, and I think that oftentimes, these moms can feel distraught because they can't afford to go on vacations with their children, or plan a movie date every week. Personally, I feel that Lincoln does a good job at offering children's activities at little or no cost. The public library (along with other sponsors) head Lincoln Safari, where families can visit different locations in Lincoln for free and do a scavanger hunt of sorts. Also, the Lincoln Children's Museum offers some families with a subsidized year pass so their children can explore. Lincoln also has many great public parks, from Sunken Gardens, to Antelope Park, to Oak Lake. I'm sure there are some communities that don't offer as many of these free activities as others, and that is something that needs to be addressed. All children (and families) deserve the opportunity to go out and have fun, while bonding with relatives.

I think it is important to teach parents and children that money doesn't equate to happiness or fun. The fondest memories are when families are interacting with each other on a regular basis, and experiencing genuine fun.