When Ben, my 12-year-old son, agreed to shovel snow for our wealthy neighbor, Mr. Dickinson, for $10 a day, he was excited to earn money for thoughtful gifts for our family. However, Mr. Dickinson refused to pay, claiming it was a \u201clesson in contracts.\u201d Ben was devastated, and I decided to teach Mr. Dickinson a lesson in accountability.<\/p>\n
Ben had been working hard, shoveling snow every morning before school. He tracked his progress carefully and was nearly $20 away from his goal of buying a telescope when Mr. Dickinson reneged on the payment. Upset and frustrated, I went to Mr. Dickinson\u2019s mansion, but he refused to pay, citing the lack of a contract.Determined to teach him a lesson, my family and I moved all the snow from our driveway onto his, burying his car under a pile. When Mr. Dickinson angrily confronted us, I calmly explained the concept of \u201cquantum meruit,\u201d meaning he shouldn\u2019t enjoy the benefit of unpaid work. The next evening, he reluctantly handed over $80 in cash and apologized.Ben\u2019s joy at receiving the money reminded me of the importance of standing up for what\u2019s right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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