An idea from Letters to His Son

Money causes most quarrels between fathers and sons, so name the rule early. Pay without complaint for the theatre, decent clothes and a coach. Refuse to pay gambling debts, however loudly honor is said to be at stake.

From Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield

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