Join Scott from SHAmory on the Bitcoin for Families Show as he chats with Alladan Flynn, founder of Bitcoin Trading Cards. Alladan shares how he and his wife homeschool their three kids (16, 18, and 4), teaching financial literacy and personal responsibility through Bitcoin. From funny family moments to balancing entrepreneurship, this episode offers heartfelt insights for Bitcoin parents. “Hug the living crap out of [your kids]” (35:20), Alladan advises. Use code BFFSHOW10 for 10% off at SHAmory and explore Bitcoin Trading Cards at https://btc-tc.com.
Join Scott and Alladan at Bitcoin 2025 in Vegas next week! Swing by the Bitcoin Bazaar to say hi and take home some SHAmory and BTC Card goodies!
Timestamps
- 00:01 – Scott introduces the Bitcoin for Families Show and Alladan Flynn.
- 00:37 – Alladan greets the audience and thanks Scott.
- 00:50 – Scott highlights Alladan’s Bitcoin Trading Cards launch in 2023.
- 00:59 – Alladan shares his family: three kids (16, 18, 4-year-old girl).
- 01:31 – Icebreaker 1: Flynn family mascot (Shamory Satoshi, 01:50).
- 02:54 – Icebreaker 2: Alladan’s “Jelly Belly Picture” dad moment (03:20).
- 04:00 – Icebreaker 3: Flynn family’s comedic dynamic (04:23).
- 05:36 – Icebreaker 4: Go-to family meal (Mary Me Chicken, 06:06).
- 06:26 – Icebreaker 5: Trading places with his 4-year-old daughter (06:26).
- 07:34 – Alladan discusses why they chose homeschooling.
- 09:34 – Scott relates to homeschooling challenges in California.
- 10:18 – No pushback from kids or family on homeschooling switch.
- 11:52 – Tip: Let kids sleep in to embrace homeschooling (11:52).
- 13:35 – Typical homeschooling day: socializing, sports, homework.
- 15:01 – Scott emphasizes finding the right homeschool community.
- 16:24 – Tailoring education to kids’ passions (e.g., basics + interests).
- 18:45 – Balancing entrepreneurship and parenting with discipline.
- 20:42 – Turning off Wi-Fi for family game nights.
- 21:46 – Kids’ engagement with Bitcoin Trading Cards (daughter’s excitement, 22:40).
- 24:08 – Childhood school experiences shaped Alladan’s parenting.
- 27:53 – Bitcoin’s unexpected benefit: empowering critical thinking.
- 32:00 – Teaching financial literacy through personal responsibility.
- 33:43 – Hope for kids: Low time preference for success.
- 36:50 – Bitcoin’s gift of time: Prioritizing family trips.
- 38:56 – Giving kids Bitcoin keys at 22–23, depending on maturity.
- 40:36 – Scott promotes Bitcoin Vegas; Alladan’s final words.
