Neighbor Asked My Son to Shovel Snow for $10 a Day but Refused to Pay, So I Taught Him a Lesson He will Never Forget

When my 12-year-old son, Ben, took a job shoveling snow for our affluent neighbor, Mr. Dickinson, for $10 a day, he was thrilled to earn money for meaningful gifts for our family. But his excitement turned to heartbreak when Mr. Dickinson refused to pay, claiming it was a “lesson in contracts.” Determined to teach him a lesson in fairness, I took matters into my own hands.

Ben worked diligently, clearing snow every morning before school, keeping track of his earnings to save for a telescope. He was just $20 shy of his goal when Mr. Dickinson suddenly refused payment, citing the lack of a written agreement. Disheartened, Ben came to me for help.

After Mr. Dickinson flat-out refused to pay during a confrontation, my family and I decided to send a message. We moved all the snow from our driveway onto his property, burying his car in a mountain of snow. Furious, he stormed over, demanding an explanation. I calmly explained “quantum meruit,” a legal principle that one shouldn’t benefit from unpaid labor.

By the next evening, Mr. Dickinson handed over $80 in cash with a reluctant apology. Seeing Ben’s joy reminded me that standing up for what’s right is always worth it.

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