PM133-THE FIRST SHARE Raising Owners Not Consumers - Pirate Money

Kevin Freeman and co‑host Mike Carter dive into a hands‑on blueprint for giving children real financial power. They recount Kevin’s own childhood lesson—receiving a single share of MCA after spotting Olivia Newton‑John on an album cover—and how that tiny stake sparked a lifelong habit of investing, saving, and giving. The duo argues that early exposure to ownership beats abstract classroom theory, urging parents to buy a share of a company their kid loves—whether it’s a toy maker, a movie studio, or a mobile carrier like Patriot Mobile—so the child can watch the price rise, feel the loss when it falls, and learn stewardship rooted in biblical principles.The episode blends personal anecdotes with practical steps: how a single share can cost less than a pair of sneakers, how a government‑backed $1,000 baby account can jump‑start a portfolio, and how to use school projects or church‑based economics lessons (think Milton Friedman’s “Free to Choose”) to reinforce the concepts. Kevin stresses that money is a unit of account, store of value, and means of exchange, and that teaching these basics equips the next generation to defend liberty, protect families, and honor faith‑based stewardship.Listeners also hear stories of rival junior‑high stock contests, the rise and fall of Bell Telephone’s monopoly, and the modern relevance of Patriot Mobile’s values‑aligned investing. Throughout, the hosts keep the focus on actionable advice—pick a ticker, buy a share, track dividends, and discuss the moral implications—while reminding families that financial literacy is a gift that outlives any market swing.The conversation wraps with a call to action: visit piratemoneyradio.com/AFR for the “Share a Stock” program, explore the Economic War Room resources, and consider how a simple share can become a legacy of freedom for children and grandchildren alike.

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