Jimmy Kimmel, a celebrity who helps his kids stay grounded amidst riches, discusses raising children with privilege and the importance of teaching work ethic, gratitude, and self-reliance.
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Teaching kids financial responsibility involves discussing money's value and seeking advice from older parents.
Raising children with a healthy attitude towards money and teaching them the importance of hard work and self-reliance are crucial aspects of parenting.
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Raising Kids with Money: A Tricky Thing
Raising kids with money presents challenges, as children can easily become spoiled. Jimmy Kimmel's experience of raising kids in different financial circumstances provides insights. He emphasizes that pretending not to have money is not the best approach, as kids are perceptive. Instead, he suggests discussing money and its value with older parents for advice. Kimmel believes in teaching kids financial responsibility through chores and reasonable allowances, avoiding entitlement. It doesn't matter the income level; the goal is to raise kids with perspective, gratitude, and a good work ethic.
Teaching a Healthy Attitude towards Money
Parents should teach their children the importance of hard work, persistence, self-reliance, and earning their keep, regardless of their financial situation. The aim is to instill a Spartan attitude towards money, like Antoninus Pius, while also being reasonable and honest. By teaching these values, parents can prepare their children to handle their own wealth in the future, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to manage money responsibly. The key is to raise children with a healthy attitude towards money and an understanding of its true value.
"We’ve talked before about how children born into privilege or power or a well-known family can easily become spoiled. Marcus Aurelius was an exception to this rule… but sadly, his own son, Commodus was not. But that all feels very distant.
What about someone like Jimmy Kimmel?"
Ryan discusses Jimmy Kimmel and how he helps his kids stay grounded amidst the riches in today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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