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“I can take $15,000 a year and raise kids on that. Later, they'll figure out I've got millions, but hopefully they'll have the values to say, 'So what?” quote by Bode Miller
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“I can take $15,000 a year and raise kids on that. Later, they'll figure out I've got millions, but hopefully they'll have the values to say, 'So what?”

Bode Miller

About This Quote

Source Interview: ESPN, 2008

The speaker claims modest income can raise children, hoping they inherit values over wealth.

In simple terms: Money isn’t everything for kids.

Key Takeaway

Teach values, not wealth.

Themes

parenting wealth values

Mood

pragmatic hopeful

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • family budgeting
  • education
  • long‑term planning

Key Concepts

financial independence ethical upbringing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values will you teach?
  • How to balance frugality and comfort?
A Different Perspective

Kids may still be influenced by materialism.

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