The Breaking Barriers Dinners can be best described as a Forum for a night on a specific topic. The Moderator comes prepared with questions to guide the conversation and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to share and ask questions. Everyone is expected to participate. There are no voyeurs. 

An ideal participant comes with an open mind and genuine curiosity. Everyone is expected to be vulnerable and share at a deep level. The goal of the dinner is not to change your mind but rather to allow you to share and hear the different perspectives of those around the table. We thank you in advance for having the desire and courage to listen to what might be uncomfortable. 

This dinner is focused on the topic of Children and Money. 

This topic has a quantifiable aspect as well as a qualitative influence. Specifically, how does money impact a child's development, ambition, and values. Growing up with access to money and/or a generous inheritance can provide children with unparalleled opportunities, freeing them from financial burdens and enabling them to pursue their passions without monetary constraints. It can also be a stepping stone to philanthropy, entrepreneurship, or deep dives into arts and sciences. However, the flip side is the risk of fostering entitlement or complacency. As parents, how do we balance these and provide the right guidance so we do not diminish the value of hard work and personal achievement in a child's eyes. 

This topic is deeply interwoven with the values we wish to pass on to the next generation. It's about striking a balance between providing for them and teaching them the value of earning, between giving them the world and showing them how to give back to it. During this conversation, we will explore the mechanics of wealth transfer as well as the more profound implications of how money shapes character, aspirations, and a sense of responsibility towards society. This dinner will be about each of us sharing our approaches to creating a balance where children are supported yet encouraged to forge their own paths.