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lisaedit September 22, 2008

How do you teach your kids about financial literacy?

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The financial markets are in trouble, homes are in foreclosure and everyone is nervous. Many kids (and adults) lack the knowledge to understand what caused the crisis and how we can get out of it. It's a teachable moment! How do you talk to your kids about financial literacy and the current financial crisis? What does your school do to teach financial literacy?

Be sure to check out these resources on GreatSchools:

Smart Money: Raising a Financially Literate Child
www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/485

Raising a Financially Intelligent Child: Focus on Allowances
www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/486/

From Our Readers: Raising a Financially Savvy Child
www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/949/
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Lisa_P
Lisa_P November 17, 2008
If you want your children to grow as financially responsible adults, I believe you must let them handle money often. At an early age, they need to handle money and understand the importance of depositing money in a bank on a regular basis. They also need to develop the habit of saving money for major purchases. These lessons will help your children develop a much more comprehensive understanding of money and how to manage it.
I have to admit that with the way the economy has been going I’ve been so focused on my own budget and credit repair that I’ve completely forgotten to teach my kids money management. I found an article about teaching kids how to use money responsibly, and it was definitely a great reminder for parents everywhere, including myself. If I can teach my kids how to use money responsibly during a recession, they will be much better off, especially when the economy decides to turn around. I used to have credit problems, and if I could somehow prevent that hardship for my children, I would feel like an accomplished parent. There are too many kids that go out into the real world without understanding the value and importance of money. I won’t let my kids out from under my roof until they are prepared to handle their own finances. I really like the idea of setting up visual aids for my kids to learn money management. I need to figure out a way to use visual aids to teach my kids the consequences of using credit cards irresponsibly. I got in a lot of trouble using credit cards. I’ve used credit repair services to get myself back on track, but I don’t want my children to have credit issues to begin with.

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kpbsrs October 22, 2008
Action is more than word. I live by what I preach. Children learn from the parent. My daughter has 20 dollar per week allowerence. She save more than 50 percent. I am very pround of her.
teri41
teri41 October 21, 2008
I have always taught my kids to be thrifty with money and that they can not have something they can not afford. When my children wants something expensive they must save money to but it. I really think we live in a country that wants what we want now and do not stop and think about if we can afford it, and this is something I think we can teach our children not to do.
Holeman
Holeman October 21, 2008
I have my 9-year old son help select groceries by cost "value"; he pays the bills in restaurants and calculates the change and tip; he has a savings account & Education IRA he uses to follow the gains/losses; he counts out dollar bills/coins for receipts and his favorite color is---GREEN!
either
either October 16, 2008
We have always been big on financial literacy. I participate in a literacy program that is beneficial and can be applied from grades 6 - whenever. It is a great way to connect with the community and fill a gap that is not stressed on in schools.

My girls have their own accounts and do very well with money. I feel I have done my part in helping them become financially responsible.

Not all literacy programs try to sell you something, they really are for the benefit have having children in the know.
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