Oof - your parents stole your kitty? That's harsh as.
I am rubbish with finance. My son's grand plan is 'dont spend money' - he does it well. Can't believe his lack of desire for stuff. I did give him a few lectures as a little tacker about how money is the root of all evil and watch how advertising, society etc manipulates the fuck out of us. Maybe that was enough!
Now that's what I call excellent parenting!:)
My own folks were great. Taught us to be self reliant - we never expected money from them .. but if Dad got a bonus, he'd give us money for clothes. We always appreciated it!