MY AMISH MONEY MAKEOVER

The Amish love their children, but they don’t spoil them. Instead, they teach their little ones the value of a dollar, instilling principles of hard work and thrift from day one.

To Do: Let’s face it: all our kids are spoiled compared to Amish kids, but it is possible to “de-spoil” them in the context of our modern culture. Pick at least two categories from my six-point mission to teach my kids how to be better stewards. Next time your cherubs ask you for something, or complain about what they don’t have, dig in your heels. Instead of caving to their demands, teach them a golden lesson about money and contentment. They won’t like it one little bit, but then again, they don’t know what’s good for them, now, do they?