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Tip 101: Driving, With Children
Sunday, June 20, 1999; Page E03
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So it's come to this ...
Here's a tip for those who plan to drive to their vacation destination
with their children, from Rita Phelps of Bowie: "At the start of the trip,
give each child a roll of quarters ($10) and an explanation. Each time they
whine, argue or become stubborn, they have to give back a quarter. At the
destination, they get to keep all the money that is left for souvenirs. Money talks! And you would have spent that much on souvenirs anyway."
A Travel section T-shirt goes to Phelps for her unabashed acceptance of
one of the central truths of child-raising – namely, whatever gets you through it. Want to win a shirt of your own? Here's our two bits:
Send Your Own Tip
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