~~The Lewis County Extension Office collaborated with the Lewis County Youth Services Center to do the program, Reality Store. The curriculum used was "Its Your Reality." The program was done because the school requested it. It was considered an effective way to teach 7th graders about the responsibilities and choices they will face as an adult.  A series of three lessons from the Its Your Reality were completed with all 7th graders and then they participated in the Reality Store day.  Over 28 volunteers were recruited to help with the event.  There were 150 students that participated in the program. A pre and post-test were given with 127 participants completing both pre and post.  -Seventy-six percent of participants reported an increase in their level of understanding on budgeting money.  Sixty-nine percent reported their level of understanding about making wise financial decisions had increased-57% reported their level of understanding had increased on seeing the link between their career choice and lifestyle -83% reported their level of understanding had increased on what it cost to maintain a household. -79% percent of participants reported that their level of understanding increased on how much it cost to raise a child-66% reported having a better understanding of the importance of saving for future economic goals.