Stop stressing kids with bitcoin

[Cookdata]

I've seen several threads where people preach teaching bitcoin to kids and I've also seen threads where others talked about having  some savings(investments) in bitcoin  for their kids which is right.

Just as my topic reads, we should stop stressing  kids with wanting them do things we didn't meet up doing and at some points getting them mentally stressed.

Please don't get me wrong because I'm typically  not against teaching  or maybe introducing bitcoin  to your kids but I'm  on the opinion  that rather than bother them with this complicated digital asset (bitcoin) knowing fully well that no matter how much knowledge  we have about it, if we don't have the money to buy, then we'll  certainly  miss out, and judging from this, I don't think it's wise teaching them or wanting to force it on them when we know that they can't afford it.

I will suggest that, rather than bore them with the history of bitcoin,  why not get a portfolio for them and keep investing in it and watch it grow with them and when they're of age, then you can practically  show them the needful.

I want to know if there are people who also share same opinion with me and please lets just discuss rather than argue

I think some of these threads relating to the introduction of kids to Bitcoin are for merit fishing and maybe some of them are looking for engagement and trolling around the forum, no serious person will want to put kids under the stress of Bitcoin, believe me when I say that Bitcoin is not for the kids because even adults find difficult in the early stage of their introduction to the bitcoin, I don't find it as amusing thing but the education is necessary for the kids.

Life is complex you know, I can remember back in elementary school when mathematics are introduced in its simplest form but as you graduate, they get harder and harder until you reach a level where they introduce complex algebraic and trigonometric, I think Bitcoin can be done in that way to give them the early nutrient of Bitcoin they need, all kids need education and the way the world is fast changing, it will be of good not to let your kids be illiterate of essential things.

[sulendra12]

I'm fine with just telling your kids about what is Bitcoin and how do you use Bitcoin because it's one of your source of income. But they are still kids and you should teach them with the appropriate way to teach them, if you tell them how to invest and teach about advanced stuff to your kids then it's not the right time to do it and you should not do it in the first place. They will know that as the time they are growing up.

[isaac_clarke22]

I'm fine with just telling your kids about what is Bitcoin and how do you use Bitcoin because it's one of your source of income. But they are still kids and you should teach them with the appropriate way to teach them, if you tell them how to invest and teach about advanced stuff to your kids then it's not the right time to do it and you should not do it in the first place. They will know that as the time they are growing up.

Well it's not technically really a source of income, but we get it that due to volatile nature, it becomes sort of source of income. It's perfectly still fine if kids would learn how to earn through Bitcoin, but the point of the whole thread is just don't force your ways or learnings to them.

Let them just do their own exploration/s and just be their guide. Don't be that kind of parent who would disown their child just because they don't adopt their parent's way.

[CryptSafe]

I'm fine with just telling your kids about what is Bitcoin and how do you use Bitcoin because it's one of your source of income. But they are still kids and you should teach them with the appropriate way to teach them, if you tell them how to invest and teach about advanced stuff to your kids then it's not the right time to do it and you should not do it in the first place. They will know that as the time they are growing up.

It is good of the opinion in teaching the kids the basic fundamentals about bitcoin to keep them knowledgeable and informed rather than investing because at that age they are not matured to be able to absorb the the technicalities involved in bitcoin technology. So teaching them on investment is rather not good for their age s they will not be able to contain it.
It would be nice they have information about bitcoin on at their finger tips so they can be able to enteract with others when ever they are in public and such conversation comes up. It is a thing of pride to them that they already know about it and would not be left out of the discussion.

[Questat]

I've seen several threads where people preach teaching bitcoin to kids and I've also seen threads where others talked about having  some savings(investments) in bitcoin  for their kids which is right.

Just as my topic reads, we should stop stressing  kids with wanting them do things we didn't meet up doing and at some points getting them mentally stressed.

Actually, they have the right to know what is Bitcoin but stressing them up by encouraging them to learn more about Bitcoin, is not good anymore. We are aiming at least for them to know the new currency innovation and that is enough. Because investing is another story and it needs someone who is enough to carry stress and has focused on this and it was not suitable for the kids. For their young age, getting to school is the best for them as investing is a bigger responsibility. Their time comes when they are ready as decision-making is pretty hard when your mind is not ready enough.

[Obari]

I want to know if there are people who also share same opinion with me and please lets just discuss rather than argue

And above all, children have a lot of subjects that they have to study and learn to prioritize what they like best. But by teaching Bitcoin, you are teaching a child the love of money, and sometimes it is more important to find your own calling and not just love and passion for money.

I've always been on the opinion  that parents should let their kids be and not bore them more with bitcoin because education should be enough stress for them.
I've heard and seen replies where persons say the kids of these generation are smart and can assimilate things easily but is that enough reason to make them.go faster than their shadow?
I guess no.
I also feel sometimes that these parents are already transferring their regrets to their children  by wanting them know about bitcoin  at an early age which isn't the right thing but rather getting them a portfolio and watch them grow with it till they're  of age to hand it over to them.

Their time comes when they are ready as decision-making is pretty hard when your mind is not ready enough.

I have no issues with parents introducing  bitcoin  to their children  possibly through some comics and recreational ways, which by so doing, the kids might suddenly  get interested but I'm against  parents who make it a necessity  for these kids.

I'm fine with just telling your kids about what is Bitcoin and how do you use Bitcoin because it's one of your source of income. But they are still kids and you should teach them with the appropriate way to teach them, if you tell them how to invest and teach about advanced stuff to your kids then it's not the right time to do it and you should not do it in the first place. They will know that as the time they are growing up.

So teaching them on investment is rather not good for their age s they will not be able to contain it.

Rather than teavh them about investment  verbally and cramping their tender brains with such complexity, I think the right thing to do since we all want the best for our kids is to get a portfolio  for them and help  them save so when its time to teach them, you can do so confidently.

[serjent05]

Forcing kids to learn something is also one kind of child abuse.  Being parents does not give us the authority to stress out kids with Bitcoin.  We must also consider the likes of the kids and must consider teaching them the subject the wanted.  Aside from that Bitcoin has nothing to do with these kids, why rush them to learn it when we all know, due to the popularity and adoption of Bitcoin, future generations will surely be well aware and may possibly get interested with Bitcoin.

[milewilda]

I've seen several threads where people preach teaching bitcoin to kids and I've also seen threads where others talked about having  some savings(investments) in bitcoin  for their kids which is right.

Just as my topic reads, we should stop stressing  kids with wanting them do things we didn't meet up doing and at some points getting them mentally stressed.

Actually, they have the right to know what is Bitcoin but stressing them up by encouraging them to learn more about Bitcoin, is not good anymore. We are aiming at least for them to know the new currency innovation and that is enough. Because investing is another story and it needs someone who is enough to carry stress and has focused on this and it was not suitable for the kids. For their young age, getting to school is the best for them as investing is a bigger responsibility. Their time comes when they are ready as decision-making is pretty hard when your mind is not ready enough.

Not only just that pertaining or limited on Bitcoin but also in other things which arent supposed to be taught on the time that they arent still that prepared.Young minds couldnt really that easily be able to comprehend
on what we are trying to explain specially if its a bit that technical then it would really be requiring that certain level of knowledge and awareness on thing which it would be understandable that on certain young
age wouldnt be easily fit out. It is really just right that our kids should really be still enjoying their childhood and would be able to stick with that and dont stress out themselves on something that in connection
with money or anything that has value or investment.It isnt really that appropriate for their age which it would really be just that right that you shouldnt really be stressing them on that way.
There's an appropriate and right time for such thing. Just dont make yourself in a hurry.

[acroman08]

I've seen several threads where people preach teaching bitcoin to kids and I've also seen threads where others talked about having  some savings(investments) in bitcoin  for their kids which is right.

Just as my topic reads, we should stop stressing  kids with wanting them do things we didn't meet up doing and at some points getting them mentally stressed.

Please don't get me wrong because I'm typically  not against teaching  or maybe introducing bitcoin  to your kids but I'm  on the opinion  that rather than bother them with this complicated digital asset (bitcoin) knowing fully well that no matter how much knowledge  we have about it, if we don't have the money to buy, then we'll  certainly  miss out, and judging from this, I don't think it's wise teaching them or wanting to force it on them when we know that they can't afford it.

I will suggest that, rather than bore them with the history of bitcoin,  why not get a portfolio for them and keep investing in it and watch it grow with them and when they're of age, then you can practically  show them the needful.

I want to know if there are people who also share same opinion with me and please lets just discuss rather than argue

I pretty much agree with you and I don't agree with forcing kids to learn about Bitcoin/cryptocurrency but I don't really see anything wrong with exposing(not teaching) them to cryptocurrency/bitcoin. I mean, just because I expose them to cryptocurrency/Bitcoin does not mean I'm gonna have to teach them about cryptocurrency or force them to learn more about it right away.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Yes, I follow the Op's opinion that we should stop stressing our kids to learn about Bitcoin by force. It is a good idea if someone can have the knowledge in initial stage, but that should not be for little children. Kids really need time to rest and play, so adding extra work to them may be stressful for them and that can lead to something ex.
 
The best thing we can do if we want our kids to be bitcoiners in the future is to get them Bitcoin in a different wallet and leave it there for the main term, so when it comes time for them to learn about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general, they will surely learn without even you telling them to do so. I believe that with time, people will adopt Bitcoin more, and the more people get to know about it, the more others people will love to learn about it.

[bakasabo]

Can't really blame a parent for introducing BTC as early as possible. A fruit couldn't fall far from its tree.

The main issue of parents that want to introduce Bitcoin to kids is their final purpose. They dont want their kids to learn something new, all they care is money. I believe that if Bitcoin did not turn cent into $69k once, then parents would never though about teaching kids about Bitcoin. You see, such parents dont care about technology or possibilities Bitcoin give. All they care is how turn a cent into a thousands by doing nothing. They are not teaching, they are trying to close their missed opportunity in face of their children.

[blockman]

We've got different thoughts and points of view regarding this topic and everyone has a point so, to each their own. Those that are teaching their kids, I think they know if they're pushing it that much and forcing it to teach to them. But I think that not all of them are forcing their kids to learn about it. I also understand that every parent must just let their kids enjoy their youth and if these kids are interested into knowing bitcoin, we can't be selfish to them if they are the ones insisting of being taught about bitcoin.

[Litzki1990]

Yes, I also think that it is never right to create such pressure on children. We must ensure that children have a beautiful and happy childhood. If we put various pressures on children from childhood, we are preventing them from growing up properly. I think if we give a bat or a football to a child instead of giving him a mobile or a PC, I think he will enjoy his childhood much more. We are wrong to think that just because I am involved with Bitcoin, my child will do the same. Children should be allowed to choose the profession they like because they are good at a job but if we impose something on them just to fulfill our expectations then they will never be good at that job so as parents it is our duty to Ensuring growth well being of the children.

[AicecreaME]

I've seen several threads where people preach teaching bitcoin to kids and I've also seen threads where others talked about having  some savings(investments) in bitcoin  for their kids which is right.

Just as my topic reads, we should stop stressing  kids with wanting them do things we didn't meet up doing and at some points getting them mentally stressed.

Please don't get me wrong because I'm typically  not against teaching  or maybe introducing bitcoin  to your kids but I'm  on the opinion  that rather than bother them with this complicated digital asset (bitcoin) knowing fully well that no matter how much knowledge  we have about it, if we don't have the money to buy, then we'll  certainly  miss out, and judging from this, I don't think it's wise teaching them or wanting to force it on them when we know that they can't afford it.

I will suggest that, rather than bore them with the history of bitcoin,  why not get a portfolio for them and keep investing in it and watch it grow with them and when they're of age, then you can practically  show them the needful.

I want to know if there are people who also share same opinion with me and please lets just discuss rather than argue

I'm confused, I don't know if you disagree or the other way around.

Teaching kids about bitcoin doesn't literally mean that we have to buy them Bitcoin for them to fully understand. Introducing is just a phase, of course we're not forcing anything if don't really wanted Bitcoin in the first place, because even as a parent, we have no rights to dictate them what they should do, it's their life, let the kids enjoy their childhood and let them choose what they wanted to be when they reached the right age to decide about their future.

[rozak]

Yes, I also think that it is never right to create such pressure on children. We must ensure that children have a beautiful and happy childhood. If we put various pressures on children from childhood, we are preventing them from growing up properly. I think if we give a bat or a football to a child instead of giving him a mobile or a PC, I think he will enjoy his childhood much more. We are wrong to think that just because I am involved with Bitcoin, my child will do the same. Children should be allowed to choose the profession they like because they are good at a job but if we impose something on them just to fulfill our expectations then they will never be good at that job so as parents it is our duty to Ensuring growth well being of the children.

I don't think parents will force their children to do it. but when your child is looking at you in front of the PC screen trading or whatever you are doing for Bitcoins. then they ask what is it? then we will still explain the basics. there is no need to explain its history because it's a very boring concept for children.
they will know enough until they grow up and make their own choices. but there is nothing wrong with us investing in Bitcoin for our children. maybe not for when they are ready to go Bitcoin. but more on saving assets for the travel needs of our children.

[demonica]

Letting them know about the existence of Bitcoin is fine. Especially while they are still young, since it could be their advantage if they want to pursue a journey in Bitcoin or crypto. I also think that it would be great to let your kids (probably around 10 and above) know that you're also into bitcoin. When they grow older, they might get curious or interested in Bitcoin since they know that their parent is into Bitcoin. If they showed interest and wanted to learn deeply about it, then that's the point where you can start teaching them. It would be hard for kids to learn about Bitcoin since it can be too complicated for their understand, particularly if they're not interested in the first place.

[GiftedMAN]

I want to know if there are people who also share same opinion with me and please lets just discuss rather than argue

Since everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, I think what ever comes to your mind concerning your kids involvement in bitcoin investment should be your personal business and not about the advise you will be given here. Personally I see the need to educate my kids about bitcoin investment early since I got the information about bitcoin very late and I have also created a topic supporting the need to educate our kids very early so I think I will remain in the opinion that involving them to know about bitcoin from early stage when they able to understand what saving of money is all about will help them to understand the right investment to venture into once they turn to adults. I also support the fact that we shouldn't force them to make the decision of investing in bitcoin because choosing bitcoin investment ought to be a personal decision no one should be forced not even our kids.

[Odusko]

I'm fine with just telling your kids about what is Bitcoin and how you use Bitcoin because it's one of your sources of income. But they are still kids and you should teach them with the appropriate way to teach them, if you tell them how to invest and teach about advanced stuff to your kids then it's not the right time to do it and you should not do it in the first place. They will know that as the time they are growing up.

Letting your kids know about Bitcoin is very important because if you don't educate them earlier it will lead them to a more difficult time when they want to learn about it from outsiders since you failed to teach them personally, so I am of the same thought with you on letting your kids know about bitcoin even though they are not getting involved in it directly but at least having a basic knowledge at the early stage will help the kid that wants to discover a part in bitcoin since he/she already have the foundational knowledge and awareness about bitcoin at their early stage in life.
Kids can understand things easily most especially in what their parents are involved in and since Bitcoin is part of my life so I don't see any reason not to hand over that knowledge to my kids.

[rat03gopoh]

That is the result of overzealousness when assuming bitcoin is proven to work, so everyone around is considered to have to learn it too, especially someone who needs financial improvement.
I understand that the intentions are good after their first impression, but they also don't think that bitcoin won't always be work to generate profits (as is the common view that bitcoin is like a money machine).

[Nheer]

It is upto each individual to do what they feel is right for their kids but for me personally I think it is not necessary to stress out kids with btc teachings. They will surely come to understand and know all about it as they grow, better to let them do what is important to them at their tender age.

Similar to what I previously said in another post, given current technological advancements, there may come a time when children learn about bitcoin at school or most likely do so since it is widely accepted everywhere and because it is used frequently, everyone will be familiar with it and how to use it. Children have more significant issues to worry about than the movement of Bitcoin they should focus on those instead. Why not let your children mature to some extent before teaching them about it? Teaching it to them too early could even have a negative impact on their academic performance. It is preferable to merely make a separate investment for them so they won't experience the strain of financial responsibility when they reach adulthood.