Three ways to get little kids interested in money
August 29, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Kid Stuff
Kids won’t learn about money if you never introduce it. Here are three quick ways to get them thinking about money and budgeting.
Play with real money. Fake money always confused my son. When I broke out the real deal, he became much more used to the idea of money, and learned to tell coins apart.
Don’t leave the kids at home: Shopping sans kids is a total luxury; trust me I get it. However taking them to the store is one of the best opportunities you have to discuss prices, reductions, cost per pound and more.
Give them a calculator: My son …read more
How to totally mess up your kids when it comes to money
July 31, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Kid Stuff
Kids are easily confused about money, it’s true. Very little ones don’t always get it. Case in point: My son is getting better about understanding money, but he’s only seven years old, so he thinks paying $150,000 for a jet pack is a good plan. Until about a year ago, he also thought that rent and a six pack of hotwheels cost about the same. Money is confusing – even to adults. Still, you can work with your kids and help them to understand money, OR you can screw them up about it.
Here are some good ways to confuse your …read more
