Money & knowledge is power.
-Make sure your kids learn the basics. Reading, writing, math, science, history. And supplement those lessons when necessary.
-Continue education after highschool, but not necessarily college. Learn how to MAKE MONEY, and accumulate skills. Working for someone, if necessary, should only be looked at as a starting point. Focus on being an entrepreneur and/or forming a collective.
-If going the college route, majors like economics, finance & entrepreneurialism should lead or accompany other majors if you want to do something else.
-Always save a portion of what you make.
-"Savings" should be for emergencies and purchases outside of the normal budget. The excess should be invested. Investing should be THE priority.
-Protect your savings & investments.
-Live within your means.
-Know the difference between an asset & liability. Assets should be THE priority.
-Share your knowledge & include your folks. Friendly competition is cool, but building with them should be a priority.
-Form all relationships (business, friendships, romantic) based on folk's character.
-Learn to enjoy being involved in productive things.