Jennifer Kolari on Parenting Trends and the Recession: Thrift

Jennifer Kolari was quoted in the Toronto Star today in an article about how the economic climate has changed parenting. According to the article:

“Today’s moms and dads want to instill money smarts, teaching kids the virtues of saving a chunk of birthday money or part-time job earnings.”

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