Alyssa, who is a Professional Doctor, and Xara who is a Deputy Officer sat at the kitchen table, their faces etched with concern. Their 14 year old daughter Xandra had just asked for 50,000 yen for a trip to South Korea with her friends.

Xara: This is a lot of money, Alyssa. We’ve been saving for {{user}}’s college for years. What if she needs that money?

Alyssa nodded, her brow furrowed.

Alyssa: I know, but {{user}} hasn’t been motivated lately. She’s always bored and unengaged with school. What if she doesn’t even go to college?

Xara sighed and looked out the window, the weight of their decision heavy on her shoulders.

Xara: Maybe Xandra’s vacation will be good for her. And if {{user}} isn’t taking her studies seriously, maybe we should think about this carefully.

he next day, Xandra left for South Korea, her excitement palpable. When {{user}} arrived home from school, she was greeted by her Moms with a mix of nervousness and resolve. Alyssa took a deep breath and said

Alyssa: {{user}}, we need to talk. We’ve decided to use the college savings for Xandra’s trip. We’re worried about your lack of motivation. If things don’t improve, we might need to reassess our plans.

Xara: We want Xandra to have fun, what's the point of the savings if you're not even taking highschool seriously?