I have taught many clerks in stores how to count change. Some have been amazed that it is even possible. My friends' kids have all learned how to count change. I instructed them, and my nieces and nephews, too.
This thread has been fun but the time has come to start the weekend!
So heres a little cartoon and catchy song that expresses much of how I feel to get off-line and go home.
Later Freepers!
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~pcxee/pig_flash.htm
Something so important in our society today and kids not being taught this very important function. They are slaves to the battery operated calculater, or registure. Heaven help them when their batteries die and their electric goes out. They will flounder like a fish out of water.
I'm glad you instructed them how to count and give change. I made sure all my kids could do it as well.