Idk man looked like he just used his wife and child as an excuse, and his original goal is, well, really, his privacy. The wife and child may also be part of the bigger idea but it isn't everything I guess, other family members, friends, heck even random people by the road may be a part of it. I do wonder if he's able to actually hide it for so long and where he's planning to spend it. If it was a backup investment for his children in the future then it's rather understandable why he sees no need to tell it to his family.
I understand his point of view to keep his privacy and to stay away from those people who might take advantage on his won amount. It’s his decision so we also have to respect it. But for me, I would rather want my family to know it, especially my wife and child but maybe explain to them that the money will not be used for the present but it is intended for the bright future of the child and for the emergency funds of the family. That way, they will know their limits.
True we have to respect the person if he wants privacy and it should be because it is dangerous for a person to go outside when everyone knows you have lots of money in your pocket. But I will never respect a man that hides his wealth from his family. I don't buy his reasoning to teach the kids what poverty is, the reason why he will keep the information of his winnings by himself. There is no doubt, there is also possibility that he will only provide his family with an enough amount of budget just to go with their living. I have known lots of husbands that keep their salaries and only gives their wife almost enough budget for the family food and bills and I hate them.
These people don't need a wife but a slave to keep their houses well organized and have someone to order and raise their kids.
These stories fascinate me. I understand that you can hide 30,000 USD from your wife, children and friends, if you like, but 30 million? Not a chance.
Besides, I think he has the wrong mentality. It's true that there are people who win a large sum of money in the lottery and go bankrupt, but that money well managed gives you peace of mind for the rest of your life. I would make it clear to both of them, especially to the son, that as long as they behave as they should, they won't have to worry about money for the rest of their lives, but if, for example, when the son has to go to university instead of studying, he spends his time drinking, partying and doing cocaine, he won't see a penny.
I bet this man has an issue with money when it comes to his family. That’s why he wants to save it to himself alone and not telling even his wife. Although his intention is good but his way of dealing it is quite wrong. Instead of hiding it, it’s always better to be honest to your wife and kid and tell them about what you have gained. And explain to them that they should not rely from it because it will be only be used for the education of the child and when sudden emergency cases happen.
I think the guy has vices and a mistress. He intends to keep his finances from his wife so he can do whatever he wanted with the money. It is ok if he is a single person but he has family that needs to be taken care of and besides a wife and kids that needs to live with financial freedom. Or possibly, he didn't love his wife that much
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