A Lesson in Good ‘Cents’ and Maturity
A frustrated father thought he could get even with his ex by using a creative approach for his final child support payment. Instead of writing a check, he dumped 80,000 pennies on her lawn. Little did he know, this decision would prove to be a big mistake.
Avery Sanford, a teenager from Richmond, Virginia, had not seen her father in years. One day, he decided to drop off his final child support payment to her mother. Instead of a check, he thought it would be clever to dump the pennies in front of their house. He believed he was sending a message, but he was about to be taught a tough lesson himself.
On the day of the delivery, Avery’s father pulled up in front of the house with a trailer full of pennies. He turned on the trailer, causing the pennies to spill out onto the grass. Avery’s mom came out and was taken aback by the unexpected sight. It took a moment for her to even recognize the man dumping the pennies until he shouted, “It’s your final child support payment.”
Rather than letting anger consume her, Avery decided to respond differently. She chose to show her estranged father the power of maturity and good “cents.” Avery and her mother decided to gather all the pennies and set them aside for charity. The $800 was eventually donated to Safe Harbor, a domestic abuse center.
Avery’s father quickly realized the magnitude of his mistake. He had not considered how his actions would affect not only her mother but also Avery and her sister. Avery, on the other hand, saw an opportunity to turn this negative situation into something positive. She felt that by donating the money to those in need, they could create a silver lining in a difficult situation.
This incident only solidified Avery’s decision to have no contact with her father. She realized that someone who would disrespect her mother was not someone she wanted a relationship with. Avery emphasized the importance of parents being mindful of how their actions impact their children, whether they are young or adults.
Let this story serve as a lesson for all of us. Before acting out of frustration, it’s crucial to consider the consequences. It’s never too late to make amends and rectify our mistakes.
