Money conversations, growing up
It is important to have authentic conversations about money with your family, and the earlier you start, the better it will be
Growing Up is an English-language drama, which debuted in 1996. It had a total of six seasons, set between the 1960s and the 1980s. I have fond memories of watching this drama series in my mid-20s, and I watched it again on Netflix recently.
In episode 3 of the third season, titled “Count on Me”, the spotlight fell on David Tay, the third child in the family, and the brainiest one with an overseas degree. He is a civil servant and earned the most among the four children. In this story, David lied to his mother (Madam Tay) that because he had to help a friend in need, he could only give 40 per cent of what he usually gives to his mum.
The truth was, he wanted to buy a car. Madam Tay didn’t like to discuss the topic of money with her children because she felt it can affect relationships, and she chose to trust David in this instance. Meanwhile, the refrigerator at home broke down, but she didn’t have enough money to repair it.
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