Money Matters for Kids [Paperback]

Lauree Burkett (Author), Christie Bowler (Author), Chris Kielesinski (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

The vision of Money Matters for Kids is to provide the tools needed to help our children and teens understand the biblical principles of stewardship and money management God's way.

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About the Author

LARRY BURKETT (1939-2003) was a well-known authority on business and personal finance. He wrote more than seventy books, including non-fiction bestsellers like Family Financial Workbook, Debt-Free Living, and The World's Easiest Guide to Finances. He also had a worldwide radio ministry. Larry founded Christian Financial Concepts and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Financial Ministries®. He is survived by his wife, Judy, four grown children and nine grandchildren.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Moody Pr (J) (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802463436
• ISBN-13: 978-0802463432
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,035,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid in the psychological issues surrounding money, March 1, 2002

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This review is from: Money Matters for Kids (Paperback)

We bought this book to help teach our 7 year old how to manage her money. Where the book met expectations were the areas of values and healthy ways to think of money : Money isn't ours. We're stewards of God's money and therefore, we should spend it wisely, etc.

Where it didn't meet expectations, is that it didn't really provide a sample plan for how to allocate resources. While certainly, the greatest issue in dealing with money is mental -- getting your head around the idea that you have to live within your means and that you don't have to have everything NOW or just because someone else has it -- there is also a need for concrete examples....Given the above problem, I would still recommend this book as something to work through with a child because those psychological issues about spending are significant enough that they can make the difference between a someday adult with healthy attitudes about money and someone who is in debt, unhappy yet still wanting MORE! In that respect, this book is aces.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Foundation for Young Children, October 26, 2005

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Keri Crawford "homeschool mom" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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My husband and I were looking for a book to help our children, ages 8 and 5, understand the concept and value of money. We had started an allowance but felt like they were more eager to spend the money than to care what it was spent on and when it was lost they didn't really care. We have since stopped the allowance and decided to go through this book first.

We feel that this book is a wonderful resource to teach Christian principles to children, such as stewardship (what we own is a gift from God and we need to take care of it), giving, being content, and spending wisely. I don't believe the book is geared toward teenagers, but instead toward the younger child. It is written in an engaging way, using a cat named Larry to tell stories and impress principles. Each chapter ends with a short Bible study as well. Both of my children have enjoyed and benefited from the content so far. I'd recommend it to anyone wanted to teach Biblical principles to their children regarding money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, November 4, 2011

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This review is from: Money Matters for Teens (Paperback)

Must read for every teen who wants to learn to manage their money God's way! Well worth the time, plus it's an opportunity to bond with your child. I'm learning as much as she is.