Robert T. Kiyosaki | Sharon L. Lechter
1 Nothing too heavy
Clearly a very introductory work for a teen. Maybe a 12 year old or something. I'm 17 and I've been reading a lot about the stock market, studying individuals like Warren Buffett. If you have No Idea about money, read this one. It has some interesting things to say, like all books do.
2 An Early Start to Understanding Finance
This book is an excellent introduction to the how and why of finance. Author Robert T. Kiyosaki has written this short book in clear concise language that cannot be misunderstood by the teen in your family. At the outset, Kiyosaki puts the young reader at ease by talking about the myth of IQ and intelligence. He immediately erases any thoughts of "I am not smart enough to understand this book". Once again, as in his previous books, Kiyosaki emphasizes how the rich think differently from those who are in the middle and poor class. Rich Dad Poor Dad For Teens is an easy to read 'think positive about finances' book for young people. Included is a two-page glossary that proved to be very helpful to the young teen (age 15) who read this book after I did.
In this day and age of consumer greed and high end designer clothing for teens, there is a chapter that addresses Stretching the Dollar. Kiyosaki does not say be frugal, instead he advices the teen to think of ways to recycle old clothing, how to buy in bulk, etc. I was particularly impressed with a revealing exercise under the heading of The People Whom You Spend Your Time with Are Your Future . Now that can be scary--but what a powerful statement. I had earlier talks with my young friend concerning this very subject. Reading and discussing Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens together gave us the opportunity to delve into this troubling issue again, this time with very positive results. He walked away feeling good about himself.
I recommend Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money--That You Don't Learn in School! This book can definitely help teens to accept and understand financial responsibility.
Vannie(~.~)
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3 Age appropriate
Right on the money (pun intended).
Nothing that will hurt or offend anybody.
Limits his advice to abstinence, nothing that will get a youngster into tight situations or lead to immoral means for getting her or him out of it.
Recommended for church and home.
4 superb book on personal finance for teens
this is a good book that I will give to my sons as a present and require them to read ..
5 Decent for kids, maybe.
I bought this for my younger sister, and made sure to read it before I gave it to her. There wasn't anything bad in it, nor was there anything specifically good. Hopefully she'll learn that saving and investing money is better in the long run than buying things that go down in value, things you don't need, or things you're taxed on or need to insure that don't bring in money for you, and so on. I could have told her that in a few sentences.
6 Could Be Better
I'm fourteen and I've read four of Kiyosaki's books. I liked all of them, except for this one. He doesn't get into the facts about investing. Pretty much, all he says is get a job, control your spending, and invest. Save yourself $15 and buy Rich Dad Poor Dad instead.
