Karate

I saw a coupon in the mail last week that read "KARATE-discipline to do chores, focus for better grades, confidence to make friends." The coupon was $20 for 2 one-on-one private lessons, a uniform, evaluation, and board breaking.  Josh has been saying that he wants to do Karate and this looked like a great opportunity.  I called the school, Bobby Lawrence, and asked for details.  The lady was super nice and said that she could fit Josh in for his first lesson later that day.  Really??  I hate having to wait.  When I want to do something, I want to do it NOW.  So when she said that, I immediately agreed.  It was definitely a sign, right?  I asked about pricing and she explained that it depended on what program we choose and they would tell us about it at the 2nd lesson.  Not a problem.  How expensive could it be.  When I told Josh the good news, he was ecstatic!  He could hardly wait the 3 hours til the lesson.  He survived and we met his instructor for the day, Mr. Brooks.  He was great.  Very outgoing, fun, nice and understanding.  We paid our money and Josh changed into his uniform.  Mr. Brooks asked what I wanted Josh to get out of Karate.  "Focus and Discipline" I practically yelled.  He nods and says that this is exactly what Karate can do.  I watch the first lesson and am almost in tears as Mr. Brooks yells "Attention!" and Josh responds with the correct position and a happy "YES SIR!"  The lesson ended and I was on cloud 9.  Yes, we found it!  This is exactly what Josh needs. As we set up our next lesson, I ask again about prices.  They try to put me off again but I really need to know what we're looking at.  He finally gives me an estimate.  It's about $10-13/lesson with 2-3 lessons a week.  WHAT?  People actually pay that?  $100 a month at least?
When I arrived home, Mike asked how it went. I gushed praises for the teacher and the program.  He then asked me about the price.  I told him the truth.  He was not impressed.  He kept saying that it was too expensive.  I agreed with him but then told him about Josh saying "YES SIR!"  Mike glared at me.  "I'm not going to pay $100 a month for him to say 'yes sir'.  We can teach him that at home for free."  Yeah but come on.  He doesn't listen to us at home, that's the whole problem.