Money Matters
Your child is closer to becoming an adult. Learning to manage money is a skill that will be utilized for a lifetime. The earlier you start teaching principles, the more likely your lessons will stick.
Make some decisions:Are you going to provide an allowance for the purpose of teaching financial responsibility or are you going to encourage your teen to find jobs (at home or in neighborhood)? What amount are you going to provide for an allowance? Providing too large of an allowance does not allow your child to prioritize and learn to save. What objects are you going to provide (basic daily necessities) and what objects are you going to expect your child to ...
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