Books The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money  by Ron Lieber (Author)

"The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money" by Ron Lieber is a practical and values-driven guide for parents on how to talk to their children about money. Lieber, a personal finance columnist for The New York Times, emphasizes that money lessons are ultimately not about money itself but about teaching children how to be responsible, generous, and grounded individuals.

The book covers essential topics like allowances, chores, saving, giving to charity, spending wisely, and managing financial challenges such as part-time jobs and college tuition. Lieber encourages parents to have open conversations about money to help kids develop curiosity, patience, thrift, modesty, perseverance, and generosity.

Lieber also highlights the importance of letting children earn money through work and the value of involving them in family financial decisions. The book aims to equip parents with tools to raise financially savvy kids who resist entitlement and develop healthy money habits that will serve them throughout life.