Why do we keep score? It’s about self-worth
Shoshana Schwartz
Ever notice how we keep score?
I borrowed Tzippora’s car on Monday and her Bundt pan on Tuesday. I can’t borrow a book for Shabbos!
Brachie is always helping me, not the other way around. She sent supper twice after Shimmy was born, plus she watched the twins three entire afternoons. When her baby was born Erev Pesach I was away, and by the time I got back, she said she didn’t need help. Now her Avrumi’s having surgery, and I must help her — even though I’m barely able to put supper on the table, and I haven’t seen the bottom of my hamper in months.
We maintain a scorecard where we unknowingly tally deposits and withdrawals for an account we aren’t even aware we’ve created.
Babysit your neighbor’s kids an hour? Ten points.
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