Forming Strong Young Attitudes When It Comes To Money

I was recently contacted by a gentleman from the USA who was on his way to take his final mortgage payment in person to the loan company's office that coming week and was asking for some lasting celebration ideas for his sons aged 8 & 9. I offered some Kids Money Packs as a gift and suggested opening a Future Financial Account for his sons on the same day as paying off his mortgage, amongst warmest wishes for the future.

Without a doubt the USA and many other countries around the world have a much better understanding of allowing children to develop young strong attitudes and become involved with money at a much younger age than in the UK. I was reminded of this most recently when the gentleman from the USA had introduced some excellent principles to his sons already, including a regular donation to the Lord. I believe that being able to give is one of the greatest assets of wealth, it does not necessarily mean money, but time and experience too.

I have also noticed that the list of customers who have been able to resonate with the principles of Kids Money Packs so far are hardly ever British. I have been privileged to speak to people from Africa, Italy, India, Canada and of course the USA and am left wondering whether the culture here is more different than we realise ourselves. Unlike a lot of other countries, we do not have a strong religious base, sure we are for the main part Christians and there are many other religions with a strong following in this country. but we do not have the community spirit, a joining together, a place to say thank you for everything you have already and in general sharing and giving.

I was in a restaurant last night surrounded by extremely polite, well behaved children, truly their manners were impeccable. The restaurant is set in a wonderful country setting and the food is sublime so it is very popular. We arrived at an earlier time than usual as it is an adults only environment after 7pm and there is a notice outside stating the rules for entry when bringing a child. It quite clearly requests that children should be well behaved at all times for the enjoyment of others. Now as a mother myself, some may take offence to this, but if you bore witness to the effect of those rules, you would be amazed. It is a vibrant, enjoyable atmosphere of talking, stories, laughter and good food, whether you are young or old.

The reason I mention these thing together is the question of rules. If you are brought up to regularly give money to charity or your church, you will always do so. If you place yourself amongst other like minded people, you will adapt yourself to the environment around you, and if you handle money well at a young age, you will always be able to handle money. It's all a matter of following the right guidelines, whether they are spiritual, parental or something within you.