Most people I know grew up playing Monopoly. We all learned valuable lessons about money playing that game. We learned how to count, save, and spend wisely. Having those dollars in your hand gave you some respect for the dollar, made the money tangible. No more – the game will now have debit cards.
My contention for a number of years has been that money is becoming less real. My Daughter and her peers do not see that value of having actual cash in their wallets. Money to them is a number on the screen and something that pops out of a magic box attached to a building. The idea of actually having to deposit a pay check is like speaking a foreign language. I am not against technology by any means. I am against the irresponsible behavior that the lack of respect for money brings.
As I beat the drum to teach respect for money, I may just be beating my head against an old game board.

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