Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Mon, Oct 13 2003
Does Money Grow Out Of The ATM? Kids May Think So
I read an article about elementary and middle schools making an effort to teach students money management. What concerned me was the statement that kids are not learning about money from their parents. Why on earth would parents send kids to softball practice, judo camp and Vacation Bible School, and not teach them about money? What scares me is that the reason may be because parents don't handle money very well themselves. I talk to a lot of people who never put anything into savings. If a child grows up watching this behavior, he or she is likely to handle money the same way. Maybe schools will be able to help offset some of the bad habits kids learn from adults. The state of New York is even enouraging credit unions for kids.
posted at: 13:26 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
I read an article about elementary and middle schools making an effort to teach students money management. What concerned me was the statement that kids are not learning about money from their parents. Why on earth would parents send kids to softball practice, judo camp and Vacation Bible School, and not teach them about money? What scares me is that the reason may be because parents don't handle money very well themselves. I talk to a lot of people who never put anything into savings. If a child grows up watching this behavior, he or she is likely to handle money the same way. Maybe schools will be able to help offset some of the bad habits kids learn from adults. The state of New York is even enouraging credit unions for kids.
posted at: 13:26 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
