Instilling the Fastlane in our children

**NoMoneyDown** · May 11th, 2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by topherea

You just gave me a good, dare I say, I D E A ...

Not sure if this is what you had in mind ... but I've seen a couple of educational "camps" created and taught by individuals, which serve to install classic money-making/money-saving techniques to children. However, I think the youngest age is something like 2nd or 3rd grade level. I realize this is completely different from instilling the traits needed to surf the Fastlane, and that is where any IDEA could be exploited if put into action. As others have said the biggest chunk of the education would not be focused on the money aspect so much but in instilling the necessary and fine-tuned mental fortitude needed. Something I think that could definitely catch hold - especially with summer rounding the corner. Of course as MJ preaches, the action would not be into you teaching so much as it would be to create such an endeavor and then franchise it.

**AJGlobal** · May 12th, 2011, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by Danzaland

I started it with the thought of both. My father instilled independence in my brother and I, taking care of ourselves, of our dwellings and vehicles. Dad is a mechanic and I spent many Saturdays in the garage, home remodeling and maintaining 5 acres that included cutting trees, mowing and clearing brush. He always said he was preparing us to go out on our own. I hope to be able to instill some of that stuff in my kids. My father didn't know about the Fastlane, so he couldn't teach me directly about it. I do know about it and hopefully my kids will understand it and be able to wield the power of the Fastlane.

@AJ, I think your daughter's plan to work in the field to learn is a wise choice on many levels for that path. Maybe one day she will make her own way. I know all my slowlane experience has been helpful in one way or another.

and just a Thank you to all of you for the responses. Each has it's own tidbit of wisdom in it.

and you hit the nail on the head. She needs to make her own way. I can't force her or tell her which way she should go. As with anything she's done in her life so far no matter what it is I always give her what she needs to make the choice herself, but I also lay out the consequences of what those choices can or may be, good or bad. I make sure she plays the tape all the way through. Most importantly I always let her know that whatever she decides I will always support her regardless if I disagree with the choice she makes. In the end she is the one making the decision, not me. I think that it priceless and extends far beyond just being an entrepreneur.

**Kenved** · May 12th, 2011, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Pinnacle

Hi there, Kenved. Are you speaking to the difference between regular schooling and homeschooling, or do you mean that instilling these values requires the active and predominant participation of the parents?

I am a huge advocate of individual liberties of children as much as I am those of adults. So, the validity of your point is tremendous. The fastlane is ultimately a choice. The school system I suggest would not be publicly funded and enforced by law (a lack of choice)...it would be entirely privately funded - if you don't want your kids to go there, then don't send them.

Hello Pinnacle

. Well, i can't be sure about homeschooling and private schooling, how they operate since in Indonesia, especially in my city, it is uncommon. So, what i meant is the later one, instilling fastlane mindset really requires active participation of the parents.

Interesting point is, sometimes dealing or teaching family member requires much more persuasive manner than when we deal with someone else. Since i know just a little about homeschooling and private schooling, it could be an alternative for anyone interested becoming fast laner. Heck, i even still learning and applying on how to become fastlaner