Too Young? I think not!

I think Whitney Houston said it best when she sang the words, “…I believe that children are our future. Teach them well, and let them lead the way…” A bit cheesy perhaps, but still true.

Ever since I started working on my Training Wheels series, I’ve been on the look-out for other sources of education for my kids in the areas of business & entrepreneurship. I’ve been looking for others who share with me the sense of urgency to give my kids a head start on a good foundation of financial concepts and education. After doing some research, I’ve discovered that apparently I’m not the only one who thinks it’s a great idea to start teaching kids early about “grown-up” concepts like the ones I teach in my Training Wheels stories. Check these out!!

Rich Kid, Smart Kid (Rich Dad, Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki teaches kids about assets, liabilities, and how money works through the Cash Flow for Kids board game. We have this game, and my 6 year-old daughter LOVES it!!)

The BizWorld Foundation (business and entrepreneurial training & education for kids… also check out this video. This is an incredible program!!)

Give Me 20 (Helping kids learn about money & credit through allowance and other resources)

A Smart Kid (The Foundation for Change helps teach kids about financial literacy through the “Moolah Matters” program.)

Moonjar (Teaching kids about money through their “Save, Spend and Share” program & products)

Kids are a LOT smarter than we give them credit for. They pick up on things quickly, and are too naïve to believe in the “I can’t do it” logic that many adults have subscribed to. If kids can learn about weather and kinetic energy, they can certainly learn about the simplified concepts of economics and entrepreneurialism! This weekend I’m meeting with my programmer about the new Training Wheels interactive website that I’m building. He’s flying into town tomorrow and we should have a great company-funded weekend here in Vegas!!