How to Teach a Teenager the Value of Money

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Adolescence (the stage right before true adulthood) is usually where you begin teaching your kids the harsh value of a dollar. Reading this article will help you teach your teen the value of a dollar.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Make your teen earn the money you give them. Some parents just give their teens money without making them work for it or even if they have done something wrong. If a teen believes that they can strike gold with mommy or daddy whenever without really doing anything that is significant of hard work, your child may never learn the value of a dollar. Before giving your teens an allowance consider making them do things like earn good grades or doing their chores without being asked before you open the giving hand.

Step2

Encourage your teen to get a part time job. Allowances are good; however, either when you don't always have it or you just don't want to give them allowances all the time, you should encourage your teen to get a part time job. When teens get to be about 15 or 16, you should stop or limit their allowances anyway because they are too old for allowances then and should be allowed to have a part time job. It is recommended that you first consider your child's ability to work and go to school before allowing them to work. Often enough, allowing your child to hold a part time job and insist that nothing comes before hard work and academics; this will teach them virtues they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Step3

Tell your teen to save up money for the things they want. When a teenager wants something that’s a little out of your budget (i.e. car), they usually will not be inclined to get a job and/or save the money for these things; therefore, you have to teach it to them. Working and getting allowances are nothing if the teen doesn't know how (or doesn't care to) save the money they earn. It is recommended that you encourage your child to save their money (perhaps a certain amount each week or biweekly) that way when your child wants something he or she can either buy it themselves or you can provide some money and they can provide some money. There are many ways to approach this any way works.

Tips & Warnings

Although our kids go to school, the best discipline is learned at home. Make sure your teen learns the value of money so that they can one day pass it on to their kids.