How to Prepare (Not Protect) Your Kids for Financial Success Lee Benson

How can we help our kids become resilient and independent without pushing too hard or protecting too much? This week, we sit down with Lee Benson, author of Value Creation Kid, to talk about turning everyday responsibilities into growth opportunities. Lee shares how chores, family meetings, and shared decision making can create a culture of leadership, accountability, and value creation at home. We wrap things up with practical steps families can take today, including involving kids in financial decisions and setting clear expectations that foster independence. Whether you are raising preschoolers or teens, this episode will help you shift from protecting to preparing your kids for life. Visit dinnertable.com to learn more about building a value driven family culture. CHAPTERS 🎧 0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome1:33 - Why Parents Avoid Struggle3:18 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Struggles5:04 - Lee Benson's Personal Story9:04 - Connecting with Kids on Values10:34 - Family Meetings and Leadership13:30 - The Role of Family Dinners16:09 - Running the Household as a Team19:51 - Chores, Allowances, and Money Mindset24:32 - Conclusion and Call to Action Resources and Links 📚 📖My new book, "Own Your Time" 💻 Sponsors and Additional Resources 📞Voicemail for Questions: Leave a voicemail at marriagekidsmoney.com/voicemail to have your question answered on the show! 👉Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn: AndyHillMKM Instagram and Facebook: MarriageKidsAndMoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Prepare (Not Protect) Your Kids for Financial Success Lee Benson is an episode from Marriage Kids and Money by Andy Hill.

This episode is 29:47 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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