Silver Spoon Kids : How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children

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Summary: Great advice for parents
Review: Eileen and Jon Gallo have done a wonderful job of communicating money issues and teaching values to children of all ages. The content of the book deals not only with the phychological matters surrounding the handling of money and how it affects children, but also parental responsibilites and guidelines than can be helpful in establishing your financial values in your children. This unique approach has combined a number of ideas ranging from the psychological cause and effect to possible ways to construct your trust or will. Although this is not a "how to" book, it does provide excellent food for thought to middle and upper income parents and can help eliminate many of the pitfalls that face parents today. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from the Gallo's.

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Summary: Silver Spoon Kids, must read for mid to hi income parents
Review: Eileen and Jon Gallo have done a wonderful job of communicating money issues and teaching values to children of all ages. The content of the book deals not only with the phychological matters surrounding the handling of money and how it affects children, but also parental responsibilites and guidelines than can be helpful in establishing your financial values in your children. This unique approach has combined a number of ideas ranging from the psychological cause and effect to possible ways to construct your trust or will. Although this is not a "how to" book, it does provide excellent food for thought to middle and upper income parents and can help eliminate many of the pitfalls that face parents today. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from the Gallo's.

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Summary: Great advice for parents
Review: I found this to be a very helpful book in dealing with kids and money. There is practical advice on topics such as allowance, helping kids set budgets, influencing your childrens' purchasing decisions (or not) and other good items. It is written for the lay person without any prior knowledge of pyschology. The book is an easy read and covers the topic very thoroughly. A great tool for all parents.

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Summary: Read this book along with your Dr. Spock!!
Review: I work in the field of philanthropy have hosted many workshops on issues of children and money. The four hours I spent reading this book were the most educational and fruitful four hours I have ever spent on issues of how to raise children!! Whether your family is middle class or affluent, you will benefit from this book. In my opinion, the lessons offered by the Gallos on values and raising children go far beyond issues of money. I believe it is really a guide to raising well rounded and socially responsible children. I know I will return again and again to the chapters in this book both personally and professionally. Buy this book and read it!!

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Summary: Practical Read for Parents
Review: Reading the Gallo's book Silver Spoon Kids is like a one on
one conversation with professional help!
It is full of practical advice and helps no matter what level of affluence one has.
Scattered throughout are special 'nuggets' of ideas to
use NOW. The benefits of this knowledge are immediate!

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Summary: A really helpful counsel
Review: Reading the Gallo's book Silver Spoon Kids is like a one on
one conversation with professional help!
It is full of practical advice and helps no matter what level of affluence one has.
Scattered throughout are special 'nuggets' of ideas to
use NOW. The benefits of this knowledge are immediate!

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Summary: Practical Read for Parents
Review: Silver Spoon Kids offers practical, hands-on tips for parents raising kids. Financial issues can be difficult to address and this book offers guidelines to meet just those needs. One need not be an expert in the field to grasp the concepts presented - they are perfect for all to understand and utilize. This book is a great resource and will be helpful to many.