At 32 years old, my mother still sees me as a big child: she still checks in on me daily and we squabble frequently over what her best dishes are. Not married and still living with my parents, I feel out of place as many of my friends have moved on to other stages of their lives. Most of them are married and have their own families and residences. My circumstances give me a different perspective on motherhood and parenting. I observed how my friends became more conservative in their career goals, financial plans and “preparing for the worst” for their young child. I began to reflect on how my mother planned the family’s finances, and the gifts and lessons she has imparted unto me. Read more: 5 tips to save more money Teaching financial prudence to the child As far as I can remember, I was taught to be...