Originally Posted by mrspete
Well, the 'nice' example will pay off for future grandchildren, that's for sure.
What will be the pay off?
In my mind - - not being a wise steward of your possessions teaches young ones that their "job" in life is to make sure everyone else is taken care of.
There is a certain amount of responsibility to stand up for oneself - - and letting anyone take advantage of you sets a kind of example that pays off in bitter, angry servants of others, or very good conmen. <wave>