- Atypical guide book, a combination of parenting and financial advice...guide gives parents the tools to make it easier. They’ll not only learn how to shape future generations, but also gain insight into the meanings they themselves attach to wealth." — Angela Leeper, Foreward Magazine
- Well thought out, clear and readable The title tells it all-- this book is about the complicated challenges facing wealthy parents who hope to raise and motivate their children to be responsible adults living worthwhile lives, as opposed to trust-fund babies who unwittingly become stars of their own tawdry reality TV shows. — Henry C. Krasnow, FFI Practitioner
- Well researched, very well written, and sensible, this "how to" book will be helpful to those who advise wealthy families, as well as to wealthy parents… — Phill Cuberta, the Gift Hub Blog, who is chair in philanthropy at The American College.
- Financial acumen and life coping capabilities In short, Kids, Wealth, and Consequences is well worth reading by anyone managing a business and raising a family at the same time. — David Spitulnik, Blackman Kallick Strategic Services
- Insightful information The book offers useful questionnaires that guide parents (and advisors to family business) with their own beliefs about the values of money and how they want their children to behave. These little self surveys help to solidify what parents have trouble communicating, and help guide the parents in future decisions. — Deb Houden, Family Business Wiki
- This is definitely a "must-read" ....the book could not have come at a better time. Through the help of graphs, self-surveys, questionnaires and written comparisons; this book is teaching me how to not only change my “habits”, it’s also helping me find ways to teach my kids the value of money and ways to better their “financial future”. —blogfully.net
- A much needed addition to the field The authors explore some of the unintended consequences, often ignored in other books, that wealth may have on children—such as unrealistic expectations, failure to become producers of new wealth, or a lack of skills and confidence needed to become productive and independent. —Judy Green, Executive Director, Family Firm Institute, Inc.
- Well researched and well written book Whether you are wealthy or not, this is a great book to read, it’ll not only help you as a family but also help your children and their children. — Shawn Ann's world
- A valuable survey no family should be without Kids, Wealth and Consequences: Ensuring a Responsible Future for the Next Generation offers keys to helping children lead successful lives despite any economic circumstances whether rich or poor. It tells how to link happiness to events other than money but shows how to teach kids the real value of acquiring wealth. From financial and spiritual choices to how money enters into contentment, this is a valuable survey no family should be without. —Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
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Hundreds of tips, tools and recommended resources Morris and Pearl provide insights that are beneficial to all generations, share stories from families that are easy to relate to, and provide hundreds of tips, tools and recommended resources. —Jill Shipley (Amazon Reviews)
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Encompassing Process for Families of Wealth Families of wealth as well as the consultants who work with them will find this book full of information that guides and enhances their ability to develop the skills for next generation success and happiness. —Ann Dugan (Amazon Reviews)
- A valuable addition to the literature on family wealth The easy-to-read book combines insights from many experts, practitioners, and the wealthy themselves, captured in an orderly framework. —Jeffrey Horvitz (Amazon Reviews)
- A Must Read for Parents This is a must read for parents who want to get it right when it comes to helping our children make wise choices about all aspects of spending, investing and managing money responsibly.—JohnPopoli (Amazon Reviews)
- Fantastic Resource! This is an easy-to-read, thoughtfully-written, and highly practical book that addresses the many issues faced by parents of priviledged children.— C. Pollen (Amazon Reviews)
- Responsibility of Wealthy Parents The authors provide a valuable contribution by calling attention to the need for wealthy parents to prepare their children to manage their inheritance ethically and responsibly. — Susan B. Anthony (Amazon Reviews)
- Sustainability for the next generation There's a lot of talk these days about 'sustainability' -- but until this book, really nothing that applied this concept to the very foundation of our society - families.—Diane Gayeski (Amazon Reviews)
- Great Resource/Great Read It's probably the first book to discuss the affects of the 2008 financial crisis on high net worth individuals, and the message to pass on to their children. — S. Kole "Sheri" (Amazon Reviews)
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