Here’s a comment from a concerned parent:

“I give my kids money all the time, how come they never have any?”

Good comment. Why is it that some kids seem to spend their money so fast? Could it be that those kids don’t really understand what money is all about?

Truth is, most of us grow up thinking money magically appears from our parents’ pockets. And way too many of us think that the main point of money is to spend it as soon as possible at the nearest mall. What we don’t get is the connection between money and work.

But I think kids really need to realize that every time they sit down at the table to eat, or every time they put on their clothes, or every time they go to a movie or are given a gift, that somebody (parents, grandparents, friends) had to work to get the money to pay for those things.

How do us kids lock onto the connection between doing work and getting money? Well, I’ve written an brand new Special Report all about kids and money. It’s called “21 Money Magic Tricks For Kids”; and it gives kids of all ages the basic tools they need to understand money, to get money, to wisely use money. It will be available on my website before long.

Meanwhile, kids, let me give you a couple of freebies right now:

1) Ask your parents to talk to you about money. Have them tell you about their job, how much they get paid; how much they spend each month for food, for electricity, for the house payment and so on. Get ready to be surprised!

2) Ask if you can do some chores around the house for money. Not only will that help your family, but also it will help you make the connection between work and money. Trust me, if you have to work for it, money will stay in your pocket a lot longer when you go to the mall next time

Got a question? Leave it as a comment here or email me at jg21things@bellsouth.net I’ll have an answer headed your way.