I had this thought while watching an episode of Home Economics today.
When I was a kid, among the most common gifts we gave our parents were coupon books that we created. The idea was that whenever Mom or Dad wanted, they could cash in a coupon to gain an amazing reward like:
- a hug
- a car wash
- help with laundry
- breakfast in bed
I’m sure Mom and Dad occasionally used these coupons, but it was pretty rare. It’s quite possible they’re still in a box in their basement.
None of these coupons have expiration dates. So technically Mom could still cash in all of them. Which would be hilarious and amazing; I’d honor every one.
Did you give your parents coupon books like this when you were a kid? What types of coupons did you offer? What would you do if your parents cashed them in now?
I’m going to cash them in with interest this year. With interest.
Do you still have some of them, Mom?