There is no lack of good financial education content available-and much of it is even free and available on-line. The problem is execution. Unless we take the time or make the time to teach our children about money, chances are they will never learn it.
We are still not teaching money skills in school. While there are many wonderful organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy, and they are reaching more children every year, can you afford to wait? Can your children afford for you to wait?
I have also talked to many parents who have the fear of needing to have the right answers and taking the time to teach their children. At least we can encourage them to learn more and support them. In today’s day and age, often we are learning together with our children. Instead of having to be the one with all the answers I have trained myself to become a leader more than an instructor. It is critical that we as parents draw out of our children and not just try to put in. Our children have access today to the same information that we do, so let’s learn together. Let’s achieve together.
The other frustration I have is the lack of actual “Action Steps” in all the information available. There are a lot of lessons, and a lot of “you should’s”, but not enough “here’s how’s.” There is little or no practical advice, so I understand when other parents, say “I just don’t know how to get started.” This program has been developed as a result of that frustration. Some of the action steps we will provide will make sense and feel good to you while others may not work for you or feel like “too much effort.” Listen to your own inner voice as to what you want to do, and will do. If you’re ready to turn your concern into action, you will find definitive action steps that you can take to teach your children the basic financial principles they will need to not only survive-but to thrive-in the world they face.
Pay Your Family First is a company dedicated to creating and providing financial education products that teach financial education in a fun and experiential way. Our goal is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit as well as the love for learning in young people today. For more information please visit www.payyourfamilyfirst.com.
The credit card regulations which went into effect on February 22, 2010 will prevent credit card companies from soliciting within 1000 feet of college campuses. While this is a huge step in the right direction it is still critically important for parents and grandparents to teach their children about money. Let them stub their toes while they are still at home instead of breaking their legs when they leave home!
Sharon Lechter can help you with your Money Issues.
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