tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post3969030064394038496..comments2024-01-10T12:57:39.074-08:00Comments on Travels and Wandering: How to talk to your Kids about the FutureChubskulit Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-65410201748174637962018-02-08T11:07:39.841-08:002018-02-08T11:07:39.841-08:00These are all fantastic tips for talking to kids a...These are all fantastic tips for talking to kids about the future. We talk to our son about money and goals for his future. Will have to incorporate these tips.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386715578274447963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-18781462550115257252018-02-07T13:11:40.541-08:002018-02-07T13:11:40.541-08:00This is a really helpful post. Kids don't quit...This is a really helpful post. Kids don't quite get it the way we do.Sara Welchhttp://dinneratthezoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-61157581560495749802018-02-07T09:05:50.653-08:002018-02-07T09:05:50.653-08:00These are smart tips about talking to the kids abo...These are smart tips about talking to the kids about the future. I always say that it's important to keep the lines of communication open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-59784678153099400452018-02-07T05:49:10.640-08:002018-02-07T05:49:10.640-08:00I randomly ask the kids about their future. Someti...I randomly ask the kids about their future. Sometimes they mention things in the moment and my ears perk up. I remind them both that they can be anything.<br /><br />My daughter is 6 so our chatter isn’t heavy. When talking to my teen its different. He is headed to HS and real life isn’t far away anymore.Mimicutelipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006291063298500884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-75665189477066871232018-02-07T02:28:48.881-08:002018-02-07T02:28:48.881-08:00Those are very good pointers. I think it's imp...Those are very good pointers. I think it's important that we accept their point of view and to encourage them to explore. We should also allow them to experience things. Carol Cassarahttp://carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-59108608602147771582018-02-06T20:17:59.694-08:002018-02-06T20:17:59.694-08:00Couldn't agree more on your post. Indeed its i...Couldn't agree more on your post. Indeed its important to encourage the kids and of course know and accept their point of views. It is the best way to know their dreams and plan on how to deal with it together.Anosa Malangahttp://www.ajulydreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-131423284070723262018-02-06T19:17:05.339-08:002018-02-06T19:17:05.339-08:00Kids these days are smarter than we think! Talking...Kids these days are smarter than we think! Talking to them even about the family's finance status is something their small minds will understand. And I agree that encouragement from us adults is vital to help them succeed in life.Faridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627337631161324801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-2541796664665366952018-02-06T18:10:21.806-08:002018-02-06T18:10:21.806-08:00It's so important to realize that your kids ma...It's so important to realize that your kids may have a different point of view than you on some subjects. Being able to accept that is important?Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249678097113109332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-61049826530838596532018-02-06T18:01:07.663-08:002018-02-06T18:01:07.663-08:00I love the encouragement part to this article - ye...I love the encouragement part to this article - yes, kids need so much encouragement and totally deserve it too! It's important for them to know how to plan for the future and be confident in their choices.Kelly Recihttp://kellysthoughtsonthings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-22143136485373617502018-02-06T17:37:39.943-08:002018-02-06T17:37:39.943-08:00These are some awesome tips, the future can be so ...These are some awesome tips, the future can be so scary no matter what your age is but it is definitely something we all need to talk about.Sarah Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823490298372794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-75479814064075132012018-02-06T16:54:16.058-08:002018-02-06T16:54:16.058-08:00Encouraging them to explore is so important. It...Encouraging them to explore is so important. It's great to foster an adventurous spirit early on.Adriennehttps://www.happygirllife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-36619497094348474562018-02-06T09:22:24.370-08:002018-02-06T09:22:24.370-08:00Honesty is important in this discussion, as it is ...Honesty is important in this discussion, as it is with any other. Money isn't everything. It is important to listen and hear, as it's very possible a child won't truly know what they want to do.valmg @ Mom Knows It Allhttp://valmg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-19560810308538569192018-02-06T08:46:29.129-08:002018-02-06T08:46:29.129-08:00They are young so will change their minds. Heck m...They are young so will change their minds. Heck most people in college change their major at least once if not several time.candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082238123921950824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-14947605913110472692018-02-06T07:01:36.716-08:002018-02-06T07:01:36.716-08:00I agree! We talk about the future a lot. We just h...I agree! We talk about the future a lot. We just had a family member pass and the future is coming up all the time. I agree that money is not everything! There are lots of people who have tons of money who are miserable and people who are considered poor who are extremely happy. Happiness comes from within. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218528046464285048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-69965806288303351322018-02-06T05:55:24.182-08:002018-02-06T05:55:24.182-08:00We definitely talk about the future because I need...We definitely talk about the future because I need them to know that they may not always succeed but when they do it will be absolutely awesome! I wanted to understand that life is not always going to be easy but it will be worth it.Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16623687217846173322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-65886250074469434662018-02-06T05:20:25.569-08:002018-02-06T05:20:25.569-08:00Yup, I've been talking to my son about the fut...Yup, I've been talking to my son about the future. He's nearly 16. I always tell him he can do what he wants, but he has to be responsible with money. AiringMyLaundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-36971218841615075742018-02-06T03:51:03.856-08:002018-02-06T03:51:03.856-08:00My kids are 10 & 13 and have no clue what they...My kids are 10 & 13 and have no clue what they want to do when they get older. Sadly, a big part of life is getting a job so they can pay the bills, not necessarily doing what they love.Masshole Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336689382200054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775183670164215482.post-24592757992509436262018-02-06T03:06:39.825-08:002018-02-06T03:06:39.825-08:00Teaching kids about money is so important as they ...Teaching kids about money is so important as they grow up. I wish schools had more classes on personal finances. Alli Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012225029561499355noreply@blogger.com