John W. Gardner Quotes

If you don't give your kid freedom to make choices with money, including stupid choices, he'll make plenty when he gets to college.

John W. Gardner

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• Freedom
• College
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• If you don't give your kid freedom to make choices with money, including stupid choices, he'll make plenty when he gets to college.

  

  John W. Gardner
  • Money
  • Freedom
  • College