Confessions of a Dad: My Kids Don't Understand the Value of Money
A humorous and heartfelt guide to raising financially savvy children in a world of instant gratification.
About This Book
In this candid and often hilarious memoir, a father navigates the challenging terrain of teaching financial responsibility to children who think money grows on trees—or more accurately, comes from tapping a phone screen.
From the $200 sneakers that "everyone has" to the never-ending requests for the latest gadgets, this book chronicles one dad's journey to instill the value of a dollar in a generation that's never known a world without Amazon Prime and instant downloads.
Part confession, part survival guide, and entirely relatable, this book offers practical strategies wrapped in entertaining stories that will resonate with any parent who's ever heard "But it's only $50!" and wondered where they went wrong.
What's Inside
Real Stories, Real Lessons
Authentic experiences from the financial trenches of modern parenting, including epic fails and unexpected wins.
Practical Strategies
Battle-tested techniques for teaching budgeting, saving, and delayed gratification to the instant-everything generation.
Humor & Heart
A refreshingly honest take on parenting challenges that will make you laugh, cry, and feel less alone in the struggle.
What Readers Are Saying
"Finally, a book that gets it! I laughed until I cried, then immediately implemented the chore-based allowance system. My kids actually understand why we can't buy everything they see on TikTok now!"
— Sarah M., Mother of Three
"This book should be required reading for all parents. The storytelling is hilarious, but the lessons are invaluable. My teenagers are now saving for their first car instead of asking me to buy one!"
— Michael T., Father of Two Teens
"I wish I had read this years ago! The author's honesty about his own mistakes made me feel less guilty about mine, and his solutions actually work. The chapter on needs vs. wants is pure gold."
— Jennifer L., Single Mom
"Practical, funny, and painfully relatable. The stories about designer sneakers and gaming subscriptions could have been written about my own household. This book changed our family's relationship with money."
— David K., Father of Four
About the Author
A devoted father, amateur financial counselor, and professional eye-roller at his kids' spending requests, the author has spent over a decade in the trenches of modern parenting. Armed with nothing but patience, determination, and a deep love for his children (even when they ask for a fourth pair of AirPods), he's navigated the challenging waters of raising financially literate kids in an age of one-click shopping.
After countless conversations starting with "Do you know how hard I work for that money?" he decided to channel his frustrations and hard-won wisdom into this book. When he's not explaining the difference between wanting something and needing something, he enjoys long walks where he contemplates how his parents made budgeting look so easy.
He lives with his family, his dwindling patience, and a well-worn credit card that his children believe has unlimited magical powers.
Get your copy today and start teaching your kids the value of money—before they learn the value of your credit card.