Provider
Parenthood
What Kids Absorb Without Being Taught
Responsibility. Sacrifice. That someone always makes sure things are covered.
The Blind Spot at Home
Kids may absorb that money equals duty and worry — since a Provider rarely shows delight, mostly diligence.
Teaching Money on Purpose
Showing that providing can include providing joy, on purpose, not only security — narrated the same way the responsible parts are.
As Kids Get Older
Risk of kids feeling guilty for wanting things, watching a parent who visibly sacrifices constantly — modeling receiving, occasionally, matters as much as modeling giving.