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When parents disagree about explaining wealth inequality to children

Our 12-year-old keeps asking why some families have more money than others and my wife wants to explain inequality and privilege while I want to focus on hard work and personal responsibility, and our kid is getting confused mixed messages.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A couple's different worldviews about money and fairness are creating inconsistent financial education for their child.

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