Parenting #101

Our family went to a shop and my son who is in his teens was so anxious to buy a mug. Not just a normal mug but a self stirring mug. “Battery not included. Each sold separately by the way😁”

So I was a bit annoyed how lazy he is for not doing it the conventional way by using a tea spoon. Anyway after pestering me for a while I decided to buy him the mug with condition that it will be deducted from his monthly allowance and he willingly oblige.

When we got home, he tested it and was pleased for what he bought and I really didn’t take much notice about it. My other sons was so intrigued about it as well. Even drinking water they wanted to use the same mug. It was fun for them to see a swirl in the mug before drinking it.

During supper my wife and I usually will have a cup of tea or coffee before we go to bed. She noticed that she can make my favourite Teh tarik without having a messy kitchen just by using it. The picture will be proof to her testament.

Now I have used my veto power at home to declare the mug is mine muahahaha 😆 Teh Tarik will be easier to get in the house then going to mamak stall.

Little that I know this small innovation really works and I really feel sorry for him by taking ownership and furthermore belittling him about the mug in the first place 😆

Lesson learn...neh VENI, VIDI, VICI