It is funny, but that was my reality! You would never think to insult a bride and groom at their wedding with any gift other than cash. I still feel that way. Now I give bitcoin for Christmas gifts if my nieces and nephews  appreciate it. Three or four do now. 

siggy47

bitcoin

How much financial education did you get growing up?

stack_harder

im already raising my daughter to think for herself and make her own opportunities and not see the tradition 'school path' as anything other than something that maybe used to work. question the shit out of authority.

the story about your dad reminds me of a hilarious bit by the Italian American comedian Sebastian Maniscalco called 'my dad loves cash'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTHiukV7-j4