Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
“As parents we have the responsibility to pass the baton of practical biblical truths, including handling money, to our children. It’s one of the most practical legacies you can leave your children and grandchildren. Make your your life is characterized by generosity, spending within your means, saving consistently, and staying out of debt. Modeling, communicating verbally, and offering real-life opportunities will form within your children the disciple and habits they need to faithfully handle money their entire lives.”
Howard Dayton in “This is a Family Trip” section of Your Money Map: A Proven 7-Step Guide to True Financial Freedom (Chicago: Moody, 2015).
Having returned from our family trip, it’s fulfilling to have finished the trip under budget and to spend time with our adult children that have received the baton and are exhibiting good financial habits. Sammy’s already back at his own apartment and Sophie is about to head to a dog sitting job over the holiday weekend. Have you passed the baton to your children? It’s never to late to model generosity for your kids and to talk about handling money God’s way. It teaches them how to live.