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What Should Kids Pay For With Their Own Money
There comes a point in time when your child will start earning their own money. Whether your child is earning money from chores or a part time job, if they start making their own cash it’s time to think about what they should be responsible for purchasing with their own money.
Children grow up way too fast and teaching financial responsibility and a want versus a need becomes an important role of parents. If your child has started earning their own money and you wonder what children should pay for with their own money, then read on to learn some things your child could become responsible for purchasing.
4 Ways to Teach Kids about Smart Spending
As parents it’s our job to teach our kids about financial responsibility. This means that you shouldn’t feel guilty for not buying junior that much desired video game or little Lilly that doll she’s been begging for. Even if you are a parent who makes enough money for those extras, it’s good to handle a little restraint. Kids are forever watching their parents. Kids comprehend more than parents give them credit for. As you work to practice smart spending habits, the kids will pick up some of those habits.