2 Broadcaster Press June 5, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Dave Says Teach Them While They’re Young What You Can Learn From Children is grabbing quick meals between extra shifts, and eating out By a lot after work, because I’m usually too tired to cook when Daris Howard I get home. How can someone who has very little free time When I was asked to be the music teacher for all of the start gaining control of their finances? children in our congregation who were under twelve years Shelia old, I was scared to death. I had never led music before. In our church, we call the organization that works with children of that Dear Shelia, No matter how little free time you think you have, or how age “primary.” The woman who was the primary leader told me tired you are, you must make time do a written budget eve- the most important thing was to just love the children. Dear Mike, That was the one thing I knew I could do. I loved the chilry month. This is essential. Making a budget for the month Your son is at a great point in dren, and after I learned to let go of my fear of making a fool of life to learn how to make money ahead isn’t a lot of hard work, and it really doesn’t take long. behave. Even in his situation, When you give every dollar a name before the month begins, myself, it became the greatest assignment of my life. That is not when he’s still living at home, you’re taking control of your money instead of allowing a lack to say that I didn’t still make a fool of myself. I just learned that Dave it didn’t matter to the children when I did. there are plenty of things he can include of it to control you. One spring I decided we should sing a few songs for the seain a budget. There’s gas for his car, Start with the income you know is predictable. If that isn’t along with maintenance and insurance. son. We had just finished singing a song about baby animals possible, look back over the last few months and find the He’ll need to save a little money — maybe even for college minimum amount you brought home during a month over being born and how life was new, when a little four-year-old boy — and I’m sure he’ll want some spending cash, too. that period of time. This will be the basis for your budget. raised his hand. Sit down, and teach him how to make a written budget “Yes, Jeremy,” I said. “What do you want?” by figuring out the upcoming month’s income and expenses Once you’ve established a baseline income, you can write “Baby animals don’t just get born in the springtime,” he said. down and prioritize bills and other expenses. Just remember, ahead of time. Also, make sure he knows how to properly “That’s true,” I replied. “Baby animals are born all year long.” balance and reconcile his bank account. restaurants are not a priority! “Did you know our dog had puppies last fall?” Jeremy asked. It’s still your responsibility to provide him with the basic When you make a prioritized spending plan, and start tell“No, I didn’t,” I replied. “I’m sure that was a lot of fun.” necessities at this point. But I love your willingness to teach ing your money what to do ahead of time, you’ll have the abil“And I got to see baby chicks hatch this last winter,” Jeremy your son how to handle money intelligently. The sooner ity to do what’s important with what you’ve earned! added. “They were all fuzzy and cute and barely fit in the egg.” he learns some basic money management principles, the — Dave sooner he’ll be able to handle his finances responsibly in “Watching a baby chick being born is really amazing, isn’t the real world! it?” I said. — Dave “I asked my dad how the baby chick got into the egg,” Jer* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and busiemy said. “The eggs we eat don’t have any baby chicks in them. ness, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The My dad explained to me all about how animals get born and Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners why the baby birds were in there.” I was sure that this was quickly turning into a lesson on the I work long hours, and I make pretty good money. The prob- each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. lem is the money from my paychecks always seems to disap- Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at birds and the bees, and that was the last thing I wanted to talk about during music time for children, especially at church. I depear before the end of the month. I know part of the problem daveramsey.com. cided that I should try to change the subject. “That’s nice that you and your dad had a good talk about it,” I said. “How about we sing another song about springtime?” “But don’t you want to know about how baby chicks get in the eggs?” Jeremy asked. Thursday – Hot Pork & Cheese Sauce Sandwich, 1/2c Served at The Main Street Center & Town Square, “Meals on “Well, that is probably something that is special and should Potato Rounds, 1/2c Beets, 1/2c Peaches Wheels”. Please call before 9:00am to schedule or cancel a meal be shared just between you and your dad,” I replied. 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