There is one really important lesson all children need to learn—it's the value of money, and1 hard it is to make money.
All 6-year-old Emmett wanted was a bike, but his father didn't want to 2 it to him easily.One day his father got a3 idea. The father told Emmett he needed to make money by 4 to buy one. Emmett got some old toys together and then 5 them outside. Finally, he made $70that day. He made 6 money to get his bike. The next day, they saw an ice cream machine(冰淇淋机) when they were walking around the supermarket. Emmett asked if he could get that first7 he could start his own business(生意) and make more money.
After a discussion(讨论) of the family 8 , Emmett's parents decided to help him with his business,9 he had to sell ice cream for at least one hour every Saturday. Then Emmett started his business 10 only a bag of ice and three flavours(口味)."The first time he made $12, then$17, then $25… Then he 11 some of the money buying new flavours. Now Emmett has 21flavours and he is 12 to save his money for college,"Emmett's mother said.
Many people on the Internet think both Emmett and his parents did a good 13 .
"Excellent job, Emmett! You should be a role model for other 14 of your age."
"Your son is admirable(可钦佩的), but you are more admirable for being so 15 parents. Ithink your son is going to be a good businessman when he grows up."
