lunch money and stealing.. {advice}

[krysalyss]

I would make one day a week as the day he can buy something so he doesn't come to expect it every day. You can give him an agreed amount and then if he gives it away well then it is his choice and he needs to accept that it may mean he misses out. I don't necessarily think it is bad he gave money away but I just wouldn't top it up.

[hannanat]

In all the days of canteen duty I've done over the years, I've never had a child ask for a piece of fruit so you must be doing something right. Jelly with fruit on top, yes - but never fruit by itself.

The one or two days a week thing is a good idea. Or maybe you could give him a dollar for a daily chore. It's a tough one.

[Phteven]

We only have canteen one day a week. I give my boys exact change so they can't lose the change and so on.