Copy Rights

My children like to make things and often have interesting ideas about building blanket forts among other things. Recently they have been getting some candy as a reward system. Our oldest started hording the cnady and the others have followed suit. She made a box in which to store the candy and a hiddne location in which to put the box. This is her treasure.

She was greatly incensed when one of the other children wanted to copy her idea. She complained and was ready to come to blows over the issue. That was a bit much and I stepped in. I taught her that in society when some one comes u pwith a good idea they can write it down and claim a copy right or patent. I explained what that meant and that it also meant that if anyone else wants to use the idea they need to ask permission. when I explained that often permission to use the idea is bought her eyes got wide and I saw the wheels in her head spinning fast.

The other children, for a fee, now have horded treasure troves too.