Seeking Book Recommendations for Young People

[stuper1]

My son is 12.  Does anyone have any recommendations on good personal finance books for this age and up?

[MediumTex]

The Richest Man in Babylon is probably the best for someone in that position.

[stuper1]

How about The Wealthy Barber?  Is that one any good?

[MediumTex]

How about The Wealthy Barber?  Is that one any good?

I think I read that one a long time ago, but it didn't leave as strong an impression on me as the one I posted above.

[Tortoise]

The Richest Man in Babylon is probably the best for someone in that position.

+1

I think that's the first book on personal finance that I ever read (I got it as a gift). It really sparked my interest in the subject.

[ozzy]

Book title: "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" by Richard Maybury.

Richard Maybury was a guest on Harry Browne's radio show, which is how I first heard of him. He wrote a series of "Uncle Eric" books designed for children/young adults.

[Ad Orientem]

12 and financial books? Really? You couldn't find a good ballgame anywhere?

[stuper1]

Ok, Ad Orientem, what age would you recommend to start teaching your kids about personal finances?

[Ad Orientem]

Probably around 14 or 15 when I would encourage them to get their first PT job. State laws obviously vary on minimal age for child labor. I had a job as a paperboy around that age though.