{"id":3267,"date":"2013-10-11T16:16:54","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T16:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spontaneousdevelopment.com\/sdnuggets\/?p=3267"},"modified":"2013-10-11T16:38:07","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T16:38:07","slug":"why-you-need-to-give-your-children-power-before-you-give-them-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tayosolagbade.com\/sdnuggets\/why-you-need-to-give-your-children-power-before-you-give-them-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need to Give Your Children \"POWER\", Before You Give Them Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cGive your children power, before you give them money.\u201d - Robert Kiyosaki<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I had a completely different article in mind for today, on parenting. But when I shared Robert Kiyosaki<\/a>\u2019s above quote on Facebook earlier today<\/a>, Efe Ohwofasa asked a question that made me respond with an epistle of sorts \ud83d\ude42 By the time I was done, I realised it would make useful education for other parents.<\/p>\n

Below: Screenshot of my posted quote and Efe\u2019s question<\/h3>\n

\"Screenshot<\/a><\/p>\n

He basically posted this question: <\/strong>\u201cPower in what terms?\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

An excellent question. Because, for the un-initiated readers (i.e. those unfamiliar with Kiyosaki\u2019s writing), the word \u201cpower\u201d could mean many things.<\/p>\n

And that could result in mis-interpretation of that quote \u2013 or confusion in the mind of the reader.<\/em><\/p>\n

What Follows Below Is a Paraphrased Version of the Response I Gave on Facebook<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The word \"power\" in that quote, refers to the ability to make finer distinctions in life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In other words, one with such power would be able to think independently from the crowd. S\/he would consequently be able to take smarter money management decisions, to achieve financial security.<\/p>\n

The quote therefore implies that Kiyosaki\u00a0 believes that's<\/span><\/em><\/strong> the kind of power parents need to give their kids.<\/p>\n

And I agree fully with him - based on my experiences as a child, and also drawing over 10 years as a parent (to 5 kids).<\/p>\n

Giving Children Such \u201cPower\u201d Early In Life, Will Free YOU From \"Parenting\" Headaches<\/strong> Later In Life!<\/h3>\n

And that\u2019s something any wise parent should aim to achieve. <\/em><\/p>\n

No parent wants to worry about his\/her grown up children, in old age. I know I don\u2019t!<\/p>\n

Empowered children will handle themselves and their affairs proficiently. Even when they encounter setbacks or difficulties in life, they will have the physical and intellectual capacity to recover\/progress.<\/p>\n

Simply put, a child given such \u201cpower\u201d will often make the right choices, to reap success in life.<\/p>\n

Virtually every one of Kiyosaki's books, offers information and education to \"EMPOWER\" readers \u2013 especially parents \u2013 and their kids.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

I bought the following three (3) books authored by him in 2000, from Amazon.com back in 2000:<\/p>\n

\u201cRich Dad, Poor Dad\u201d, \u201cRich Kid, Smart Kid\u201d, and \u201cIf You Want to Be Rich and Happy, Don't Go to School?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

I know there are others. But those are the ones that have made the most impact on me. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The 3rd one remains my favourite (i.e. If You Want to Be Rich and Happy, Don't Go to School?). This is because it validates my argument about major defects<\/strong> in our traditional schooling system.<\/p>\n

My argument is that formal schooling as done in most societies today, is NOT enough to prepare kids to achieve BALANCED success in the real world.<\/h3>\n

Many thought leaders apart from Kiyosaki, have said the same thing in recent times.<\/p>\n

Two excellent examples are Sir Ken Robinson<\/a> \u2013 knighted by the Queen of England for his work on education, and Seth Godin<\/a> himself.<\/p>\n

Both have repeatedly called attention to the fact that conventional schooling kills creativity in kids.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ironically, Kiyosaki\u2019s \u201cIf You Want to Be Rich and Happy, Don't Go to School?\u201d which raised these serious issues, has not gotten as much attention from parents, as the others!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is especially so in Nigeria\/Africa \u2013 where I live and was born\/bred in.<\/p>\n

The reason for this apathy is that \u201cformal education\" provision out here has become big business. <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result, learners are no longer the centre of attention. They consequently emerge from \u201cformal schooling\u201d LESS than empowered. That\u2019s why the typical \"graduate\" roams the streets, complaining about lack of jobs.<\/p>\n

When challenged to consider self-employment s\/he further moans: \"I have no capital\".<\/p>\n

In reality however, s\/he struggles mainly because s\/he cannot create solutions people want in society!<\/em><\/p>\n

Creative Thinking is Not Necessarily a Function of Formal Educational Accomplishment <\/strong><\/h3>\n

That\u2019s why history has records of many who did not attend school, or who dropped out, that got rich<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And they did so by creating stuff we wanted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indeed, as I\u2019ve mentioned earlier, most people who pass through formal schooling, tend to leave with LESS creativity, than they came in with.<\/p>\n

It is for this reason, that those who know (like Kiyosaki, Godin and Sir Ken Robinson), are saying our current school systems kill creativity<\/a>!<\/p>\n

A Child Who Can Use His\/Her Creativity Productively Has \u201cPower\u201d <\/strong><\/h3>\n

S\/he will know exactly what to do with money when you give it to him\/her \u2013 and will not waste it.<\/p>\n

I've been applying a lot of Kiyosaki's ideas in coaching my kids. I explain how in my articles. For instance: \u00a0The Trick About Parenting (Based on A Tip from Robert Kiyosaki)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I've also come up with a few of my own ideas and concepts too. Read my article titled: Schools Can Kill Your Child\u2019s Creativity \u2013 IF You Don\u2019t Apply These Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, a stunning demonstration of creativity that my kids recently put up, has proven that this approach works. With respect to the foregoing, see a recent article I wrote as a tribute to them, titled: <\/strong>10 Year Old Uses Dead Laptop Battery, to Build Home-Made Rechargeable Lamp<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The above story proves that \"empowered\" kids will naturally evolve into self-directed achievers!<\/em><\/p>\n

To Empower YOUR kids, Start UN-LEARNING Anything From Your Schooling That May Impede You<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The illiterate of the 21st century, will not be those who cannot read or write. They will be those who cannot learn, unlearn or relearn.\" - Alan Toffer<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I recommend reading my parenting articles<\/a> on this theme. Also read articles and\/or watch videos by Robert Kiyosaki, Sir Ken Robinson, and Seth Godin on the same subject.<\/p>\n

Incidentally, I mention, and link to many of the above authors' works, in my parenting articles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s wishing you good \u2013 \u201cparenting\u201d - luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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