photo credit: rosscrawford1
How much money do you need to be “rich?” Everyone has a number. For many it’s a $1,000,000. For others it’s $100,000 in the bank. Some adults will say being rich isn’t just about money, and while I agree I decided to limit my questions to solely money.
This is a totally unscientific poll of various aged children. The idea came about when I was talking to my girls last night (7 and 5) and they brought up being rich.
I asked them 2 questions, and was holding in my laughter as they answered.
The questions are:
- How much money do you need to be considered “rich?”
- How can you get “rich?”
The comments go from youngest to oldest:
Milligan, Adam Baker’s daughter (18 months): <blank stare>
Andrew‘s son (2): “BASEBALL!”
I think this is my favorite answer.
Erin (3):
- “A lot”
- “Work”
Love the simplicity of Erin’s answers.
Aidan (3 1/2):
- “$100!”
- “I need gold to be rich!”
He insists he needs gold coins.
NCN’s kiddo (5):
- “63 thousand dollars”
- “Save my money in the bank mema gave me”
Great answers! Wonder where the $63,000 number came from?
Audrey (5 1/2):
- “What did Emma say?” (her sister who she defers too) “$1,000, but you’d still be rich if you had $999.”
- “Save all your money, and then you can buy lots of stuff like toys and candy!”
This is my girl. If her sister hadn’t been with her I might’ve gotten a more self-directed answer, instead she just mimicked her sister.
Rebekah (6 1/2)
- “$10,800″
- “Helping others and doing jobs for other people”
Love Rebekah’s idea of helping others. Again with the odd number, wonder what made her think $10,800 instead of $10K or $11K.
J.P. (age 7)
- $1,000,000,000
- By being a bank robber or by doing a whole bunch of chores
This kid has moxy, I like it! This is the highest number of any respondent, I like that he’s shooting for the stars. Maybe the next Bill Gates?
Emma (7 1/2):
- “$1,000, but $100 is still pretty good”
- “Work, do chores and stuff like that.”
My girl, she doesn’t need much. 
Sister duo Esther (6) and Talia (9)
- E: “$1,500″
- T: “Working or the lottery.”
Love these sisters’ answers. Good luck with the lottery!
Nathan (11):
- $1,000,000.
- By saving for a very long time, putting your money in the bank to earn interest, and spending your money on things that will make more money.
Again my kiddo (I know I have too many) I think he’s got the most realistic answer.
Aly (11)
- “Couple million dollars.”
- “I don’t know, but can you start doing it, Mom?”
Ha! Glad I’m not a mom of a tween yet! Love that she aks mom to do it for her, watch out Brandie!
ADD Housewife‘s kiddo (12):
- “$5,000,000″
- “Own google”
Love owning google as the answer to being rich. If only we could all own google.
Did you ask your kids? If so, leave the responses below. I find this hilarious!
Kelly
