
“When My Daughter Maxed Out More Than My Credit Card”
“Mom, it’s perfect!” Maya gushed about the prom dress she’d bought – ignoring our $200 agreement. The $684 receipt on my screen felt like a betrayal. My honor student had shown shocking financial disregard, and I knew this required more than a lecture. We implemented Operation Payback. Every tutoring session, babysitting gig, and household chore…