Why Broke parents raise broke kids

Here are 10 powerful lessons rich parents teach their kids; but poor parents don’t

Broke parents raise broke kids. Being born from a poor family l only realized this the first time l read the book Rich dad poor dad

If you have not read it these are what l picked

Coming from a broke Family Means you have to relearn, unlearn, and Learn how to be rich mentally. Here are 10 powerful lessons rich parents teach their kids; but poor parents don’t:

  1. Understand Assets vs. Liabilities

• Assets = things that put money in your pocket

• Liabilities = things that take money out

Poor families often don’t teach this.

Wealthy families prioritize buying income-generating assets.

Every path to wealth starts with owning the right assets.

2. You're not entitled to anything

Rich parents teach their kids that success is earned — not inherited.

They instill a strong work ethic, showing wealth must be grown and protected.

Their kids learn that performance matters - not just privilege.

3. Money is a powerful tool

The poor often see money as “evil” or a cause of problems.

The rich view money as a tool to build, grow, and navigate life.

They use money to buy:

• Stocks • Real estate • Businesses

And those assets bring in more money - unlocking freedom.

4. Build relationships that matter

Wealthy parents emphasize social skills and networking.

Their kids learn to:

• Make valuable connections • Collaborate • Get exposed to bigger opportunities

Your network often becomes your net worth.

5. Master the difference between good and bad debt

Poor people borrow for wants. Rich people borrow for returns.

Bad debt: Phones, vacations, luxury cars Good debt: Real estate, investments, business growth

Used right, debt becomes leverage. 6. Solve real problems to make money

Want to get rich? Fix a problem people care about.

Money flows to solutions.

The bigger the problem you solve, the more money you make.

Simple as that.

7. Money doesn’t define your character

Money isn’t evil; it’s neutral. It just amplifies who you already are.

If you’re kind, it lets you do more good. If you’re greedy, it magnifies that too.

Wealth is a magnifier, not a personality changer.

8. Don’t chase quick wins

True wealth is built over years, not weeks.

Rich families focus on long-term goals: • 5-year plans • 10-year visions • Legacy building

Delayed gratification is a superpower.

9. Focus on increasing income, not just cutting costs

Poor people obsess over saving pennies. The rich focus on earning more dollars.

Yes, budgeting is useful — But income growth + asset building is what scales your wealth.

That’s where compounding starts to work in your favor.

10. Make money work for you

Poor people trade time for money and then spend it.

The rich invest money to buy back time and earn more passively.

Your goal: Build a system where money works harder than you do.

Personally l feel young people should focus on building a business for cash flow which you can then use to invest

And with this era we can do all that using a phone.

Follow @aliasjibril , let's do it together