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“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.” quote by Abigail Van Buren
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“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.”

Abigail Van Buren

About This Quote

Source Advice column: “Parenting Priorities”, 2020

Spending time, not money, yields better child outcomes.

In simple terms: Time matters more than money for kids.

Key Takeaway

Invest time, not cash.

Themes

parenting time money child development values

Mood

practical encouraging

Type

parenting advice

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • school involvement
  • playtime
  • volunteer activities

Key Concepts

attachment theory family dynamics budgeting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance time and resources?
  • What activities maximize quality time?
A Different Perspective

May overlook financial needs.

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