I would first like to thank and commend everyone who was involved with the Pike County Chamber of Commerce’s Real Life financial literacy exercise. These types of financial exercises are necessary and needed.
I would also add that a biblical principle is necessary if instilled at a young age. Children need a firm foundation to begin with.
2 Thessalonians 3:10, “For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule, the one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”
My husband and I teach this to our grandchildren. We tell them if they don’t work, they don’t eat. We not only teach it, but live it. Laziness and idleness is not an option. Children should be taught work ethics at a young age.
We also teach them the responsibility of money. Not to spend it just because you have it. They go with me sometimes to pay bills, and I teach them and show them. I lead by example, which is very important to do.
I am a firm believer in hard and honest work. This builds integrity and responsibility. Children are very impressionable at a young age. They do what they see and are taught.
The biblical principle, parents, grandparents and financial exercises are positive avenues, if used, to help children learn and prepare for adulthood.
Let’s get to working. Remember, if you don’t work, you don’t eat. Children will learn to work if we lead by example and teach them.
— Cynthia McGhee, Summit
