Essay On Childhood Memories

As I sat down on the sand and watched the waves flow onto the beach, calmness envelopes my mind. I reminisce about the childhood memories that took place in my hometown in Pakistan, echoing excitedly within my mind like an old-school movie. Suddenly, an image flashes within my mind, bringing forth memories of my childhood. I start to reflect on the impact of these childhood memories on one’s development as an individual. My childhood memories I remember may differ from those of others, especially in regard to their emotional and spiritual impact. Research shows that parents play an important role in a child’s social and monetary behaviour in society. For instance, Dr. David Koffman discussed in his “Do I Make Money or Does Money Make Me” lecture, that there is a negative relationship between the amount of information learned from parents and the credit use of this information. Moreover, according to the first week’s reading many parents are often hesitant on discussing any financial information with their children due to their children’s age, as they do not want to reveal any information on their income or debt. This causes children to have an inadequate learning experience about the meaning of money and its uses which is referred to as money pathology. Every individual in society forms a different perspective on money

My siblings and I used to ask our parents for money, but they would never give us the amount we wanted unless we performed chores around the house. My parents wanted us to develop a sense of gratitude regarding the struggles one has to endure to earn money. I remember how I used to become very frustrated, but reflecting on this experience, my parents were teaching an important lesson on the importance of financial stability in order of an individual to afford basic necessities. More importantly, my parents taught me how to save money for necessary