I FOUND ALMOST $3,500 IN MY 13-YEAR-OLD SON’S PIGGY BANK

nods. “I figured.”

“And I’m taking the money.”

“Fair.”

“But,” I add, “I’ll put it in a savings account. For college. Or therapy. Possibly both.”

That makes him laugh.

Then I say something I didn’t think I would: “You have talent, Jake. But no more back-alley deals. If you want to sell candy, you’ll do it legally. I’ll help you. We’ll figure it out together.continue reading …