Are you getting worried that your kids are becoming more and more irresponsible, indiscriminate and downright inconsiderate when it comes to spending money? Are your kids spending too much than what an average teenager should spend in a week? With the financial crisis going on today, you definitely are going to need help when it comes to curbing your children's spending enthusiasm.
Parents are the best teachers when it comes to lessons outside of the classroom and one of the best things that we can teach our kids is the value of money and how we should handle it responsibly. Here are a few ideas to put you on the right track.
If your kids feel like they need an allowance increase, instead of giving them the extra cash outright, why don't you suggest a job for them. Having a job teaches discipline and responsibility. And if they're differently inclined, try to tell them to open up a business of their own, perhaps in North Dakota craft shows where they can sell the products of their hobbies. Children are more likely to value money that they worked hard for, so show them how to.
Save up. Why don't you try and discuss to your kids what it's like to have a bank account. Tell them all about the benefits like how the bank's interests make their money bigger while being able to save for something they might want for the future. You can also try and have them begin their own college fund as early as today, as well.
Budget. Budget. Budget. There really is no underestimating the value of a great plan and a budget is just what your kids need to put all their spending in perspective. You can teach them how to do it, or join them in doing it by doing your household budget together with them. It's not the best family bonding idea, but you'll never know, right?
You should teach your kids the real deal on money today, before they start eating off their college allowance on expensive lattes and excessive shopping sprees. It's always never too late to start out money matter lessons, until of course, it is completely too late. - 18193
Parents are the best teachers when it comes to lessons outside of the classroom and one of the best things that we can teach our kids is the value of money and how we should handle it responsibly. Here are a few ideas to put you on the right track.
If your kids feel like they need an allowance increase, instead of giving them the extra cash outright, why don't you suggest a job for them. Having a job teaches discipline and responsibility. And if they're differently inclined, try to tell them to open up a business of their own, perhaps in North Dakota craft shows where they can sell the products of their hobbies. Children are more likely to value money that they worked hard for, so show them how to.
Save up. Why don't you try and discuss to your kids what it's like to have a bank account. Tell them all about the benefits like how the bank's interests make their money bigger while being able to save for something they might want for the future. You can also try and have them begin their own college fund as early as today, as well.
Budget. Budget. Budget. There really is no underestimating the value of a great plan and a budget is just what your kids need to put all their spending in perspective. You can teach them how to do it, or join them in doing it by doing your household budget together with them. It's not the best family bonding idea, but you'll never know, right?
You should teach your kids the real deal on money today, before they start eating off their college allowance on expensive lattes and excessive shopping sprees. It's always never too late to start out money matter lessons, until of course, it is completely too late. - 18193
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1 comment:
Good advice! Shopping with a teen can be trying.
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