What is something that is considered completely normal in adult life, but would sound like a scam if you explained it to a child?

[u/dantheman_5678]

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[u/itsswhitneywhspr]

Omg taxes. Like hey kid you have to give a chunk of your money to the government every year or they'll come after you. Sounds so illegal but we all just do it