Teaching Kids about money.

A great reader tip!
Thanks, Christy L.


I have to agree with Jill's articles. I am only
31 and I saw my friends grow up spoiled. My
parents didn't make me get a job in high school,
but neither did they hand me a car or let me run
all over spending money. When I was 12, my
father gave me a $10/wk. allowance with certain
conditions. I had a choice actually. I could
keep my $3/wk. and let my parents buy my clothes
and everything else or I could take the $10 and
pay for my own clothes and stuff I wanted. (The
necessities were covered :)

I took the $10 and
have never been sorry. I never felt deprived.
In fact, I felt very fortunate. My mother was
able to be home and take care of us. My parents
paid for my college and I knew then that was a
gift. I know how to be thrifty and I know the
difference between want and need.

I SO agree that teens need something to do with
their time. That's why we see a lot of crime;
they are bored with everything. Too bad folks
can't pick up on that value again soon. This
country would turn around quick!