Today, in First Grade Music class, a child came up to me with his hand outstretched.
Joey* Here, this is for you.
Me Wow, this is a cool rock. Thank you! But I'll return the penny to you--kids should keep their own money.
Joey* OK. The rock is a genuine crystal!
Me Mmm, I see that. Very cool--thank you!
At the end of class, the same child came up to me, distraught.
Joey* I lost my penny! It must've fallen out of my pocket and now I can't find it anywhere.
Me Well, let's look around a bit.
After a few moments of fruitless searching...
Me Tell you what, Joey, how about if I just give you another penny? Would that work, or was it a special one?
Joey* Um....I guess that would be OK.
Me Hmm, there's no pennies in my change jar. How about a nickel?
Joey* How about a quarter instead?
*Joey is, of course, not this budding young financier's real name.
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