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<p>[QUOTE="Paddy54, post: 8419903, member: 19250"]At the worlds fair of money...its a great show to spark a kids interest. As they get a passport and as they walk the show and stop by each country they have their passports stamped ,and usually get a token coin from that country. I've been to that show in Baltimore, and it was such a pleasure watching both parents and kids going to each booth and having their passport stamped and getting a free coin.</p><p>When I worked the local shows... it gave me such joy..watching the kids,as well grand pa ,or mom bring them to the show. </p><p>You know we all take issues about that brat kid....but one needs to ask one self...has anyone ever gave the child some postive mentoring....one needs not spend a fortune to please a child....just show them that you care...and want to spend time with them....deep down thats what they desire...a half hour of playing catch....with them. Or sharing with your daughter her interest... goes a long way.</p><p>As a store manager I treated each child who entered the store as future customer, I gave them respect,and you know what...most of the time got it back. </p><p>I totally hate the saying " children should be seen, and not heard" </p><p>Who ever penned that saying...must of had a terrible childhood![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Paddy54, post: 8419903, member: 19250"]At the worlds fair of money...its a great show to spark a kids interest. As they get a passport and as they walk the show and stop by each country they have their passports stamped ,and usually get a token coin from that country. I've been to that show in Baltimore, and it was such a pleasure watching both parents and kids going to each booth and having their passport stamped and getting a free coin. When I worked the local shows... it gave me such joy..watching the kids,as well grand pa ,or mom bring them to the show. You know we all take issues about that brat kid....but one needs to ask one self...has anyone ever gave the child some postive mentoring....one needs not spend a fortune to please a child....just show them that you care...and want to spend time with them....deep down thats what they desire...a half hour of playing catch....with them. Or sharing with your daughter her interest... goes a long way. As a store manager I treated each child who entered the store as future customer, I gave them respect,and you know what...most of the time got it back. I totally hate the saying " children should be seen, and not heard" Who ever penned that saying...must of had a terrible childhood![/QUOTE]
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