by Laura Nelson-Smith
Kids catch onto the importance of money in life pretty quickly as they watch us use it. The way to show your child the value of a dollar is by teaching them the different ways a dollar is used.

Begin When They’re Young

Start showing your child at a young age how money works. It’s imperative for kids to learn that money is something that is earned. They need to understand that the products or services we need in life are provided in exchange for money, and the value or worth of what is being sold is up to the seller to determine. There is no way to purchase an item or service when you don’t have money

You also want to talk about the significance of saving money. Tell them that a kid with a few bucks can buy candy that they will eat right away or a toy that will break because it is cheap. Next explain that if that child saves the money and adds more to it over time, they will be able to buy something with more value that will last a little longer.
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