Jack Black's Son Racked Up A $3k App Bill -

In true Jack Black fashion, the actor sat his then eight-year-old son down for a serious "talk" about the value of money.

Black only realized what was happening when he checked his email and found approximately from Apple. After doing the math, he discovered the total had reached a staggering $3,000. A "Rock Star" Reality Check Jack Black's Son Racked Up a $3K App Bill

The trouble began with a game that was marketed as free to play. The game involved collecting monsters, but progress required "diamonds" and "jewels". While individual items could be bought for as little as 99 cents, the app also offered a "big sack of diamonds" for $100—a button Sammy found particularly appealing. In true Jack Black fashion, the actor sat

He contacted the app developers to request a refund, openly criticizing the practice of marketing $100 purchases in games specifically designed for children as "irresponsible". A Warning for All Parents A "Rock Star" Reality Check The trouble began