Children do not really need money. After all, they don't have to pay rent or send mailgrams.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children have simpler needs than adults and do not worry about financial responsibilities like rent or bills.
- In plain terms
- Kids don't need money because they don't pay for adult expenses.
- What can you take from it?
- Children's needs are often basic and non-financial.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the non-financial needs of children?
- How do adult worries affect parenting?
Another view
Children do benefit from learning about money and financial responsibility early.
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