| A parent's guide to raising financially responsible children in an age of unprecedented wealth It is natural as parents that we want to give our children the best of everything. And in an age of unprecedented wealth and easy credit, upper- and middle-income parents can indulge that urge like never before. Yet, you have become alarmed over the impact this newfound affluence may be having on your children. You fear that through your generosity you are training your children to be greedy, selfish spendthrifts. The first parenting guide to focus exclusively on this increasingly sensitive topic, Silver Spoon Kids was coauthored by a psychotherapist who counsels people with money-related emotional problems and a lawyer specializing in estate planning. Drawing upon their experiences as members of the renowned NYU Family Wealth Institute, they tell you how to talk to kids about money, how to teach them to handle it responsibly, and how to instill in your kids a sense of giving to their communities. |
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 Read this book along with your Dr. Spock!! |
| Review Date: May 3, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Paula K. Litt, Santa Monica, CA United States |
| I work in the field of philanthropy have hosted many workshops on issues of children and money. The four hours I spent reading this book were the most educational and fruitful four hours I have ever spent on issues of how to raise children!! Whether your family is middle class or affluent, you will benefit from this book. In my opinion, the lessons offered by the Gallos on values and raising children go far beyond issues of money. I believe it is really a guide to raising well rounded and socially responsible children. I know I will return again and again to the chapters in this book both personally and professionally. Buy this book and read it!! |
A really helpful counsel
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| Review Date: March 10, 2002 |
| Reviewer: jo anne connelly, Severna Park, MD |
Reading the Gallo's book Silver Spoon Kids is like a one on
one conversation with professional help!
It is full of practical advice and helps no matter what level of affluence one has.
Scattered throughout are special 'nuggets' of ideas to
use NOW. The benefits of this knowledge are immediate! |
Silver Spoon Kids, must read for mid to hi income parents
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| Review Date: February 11, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Martin Goldman, Lake Worth, Florida |
| Eileen and Jon Gallo have done a wonderful job of communicating money issues and teaching values to children of all ages. The content of the book deals not only with the phychological matters surrounding the handling of money and how it affects children, but also parental responsibilites and guidelines than can be helpful in establishing your financial values in your children. This unique approach has combined a number of ideas ranging from the psychological cause and effect to possible ways to construct your trust or will. Although this is not a "how to" book, it does provide excellent food for thought to middle and upper income parents and can help eliminate many of the pitfalls that face parents today. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from the Gallo's. |
Required Reading For Parents
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| Review Date: May 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Fred R. Braun, Florida |
| I was introduced to this book while attending a financial seminar concerning the transfer of money to children. I read the book and passed it on to my children to use as a guide in bringing up their children. Money should give children an advantage to become happy and productive citizens. The sudden acquisition of money without adequate training in the use of wealth can have disastrous results as witnessed by the numerous sad stories of lottery winners. This book gives parents a guide on how to introduce children into the acquisition and proper use of money at an early age. Following the authors' advice can help parents raise financially responsible children. |
need to know, must read!!
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| Review Date: November 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: DPJ, Canada |
| It is never to late to learn good tips on how to raise your children, furthermore this book makes you think about your own values and behaviors towards money |
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