"My dad has a lot of authority in our family but my mom controls the ..... strings. She decides what is bought and when and my dad goes along with it," Craig said to Calvin.

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"My dad has a lot of authority in our family but my mom controls the ..... strings. She decides what is bought and when and my dad goes along with it," Craig said to Calvin. (*) pot (*) check (*) reserve (*) purse

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