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Money Saving Budget Tips

8 Tips to Teach Kids about Money Management

by Katrina - The Organised Housewife July 25, 2017July 11, 2017
July 25, 2017July 11, 2017

Finance may seem like a rather grown-up and mature topic, but the value of money is something we should be teaching our kids from a young age. I believe teaching kids about money management is a valuable life lesson that they can take through to adulthood and when they start earning an income. Plus, I also feel it helps to avoid the phenomenon that seems to be happening lately of entitlement and kids believing they should just be handed every gadget under the sun. Don’t get me started on this topic! I’m pretty strict with my kids in many aspects of raising them, but for good reason in the long run. Implementing the basics of money management, goal setting and budgeting while they’re young will prepare them for when they need to start making their own financial decisions.  These 8 tips are simple but will help kids learn that money really doesn’t grow on trees!

Finance may seem like a rather grown-up and mature topic, but the value of money is something we should be teaching our kids from a young age. Teaching kids about money management is a valuable life lesson that they can take through to adulthood and when they start earning an income.

1. POCKET MONEY

Giving children an allowance is a good way for them to start feeling independent and appreciating the value of money. It’s a fun and practical way to teach them the worth of notes and coins, as well as counting. You can choose whether to give them money with no strings attached, reward them once their chores are completed or a mixture of both.

READ MORE: Pocket Money – teaching kids value and responsibility.

2. MORE WORK = MORE MONEY

Make a list of jobs on top of their usual chores and routines. If they complete some extra chores, give them a bit of extra cash. This way, they will understand that they have to work hard and earn the extra money. So if they are wanting something, get them to start saving and doing a few more chores for a bit more extra money.

READ MORE: 50+ Age Appropriate Chores for Kids.

3. SPENDING THEIR OWN MONEY

When going out, encourage them to take their own money or pocket money that they have earned. If they spend all their money on something but expect something else, tell them they have to wait till their next lot of pocket money.  This will show them that you have to wait and build up money. They will appreciate their independence and the importance on not relying on others for money. I believe letting them make their own decisions (and mistakes!!) is a more realistic approach and they can learn from these blunders.

My kids now 12, 14 and 14, enjoy going to the movies and other places that all cost a pretty penny with their friends. They’d go every week if I handed them the money and as we all know, it adds up.  Instead, I don’t mind how often they go but they have to use their own pocket money. This has helped them to manage their money so they have enough for these occasions and to say no if they need to as they either don’t have the money or want to save it.  One of my daughters takes enough for a ticket and takes snacks from home to help reduce the cost.

Finance may seem like a rather grown-up and mature topic, but the value of money is something we should be teaching our kids from a young age. Teaching kids about money management is a valuable life lesson that they can take through to adulthood and when they start earning an income.

4. SPENDING vs. SAVING

When you give your child a lump sum of pocket money, have them split it into ‘savings’ and ‘spendings’. These can be accounts or separate jars/tins. This will teach them that saving is a good objective and will introduce to them the habit of not spending all their money at once. Another great idea is having a charity jar to teach your child the gift of giving.

5. SETTING GOALS

If your child says they want to buy something, get them to write it down and the cost beside it. This way, they can learn how to save and watch their money can grow with a little bit of persistence and self control! The satisfaction they will feel when buying their desired gift after saving is a valuable life lesson. Children often like having the responsibility!

USE MY KIDS MONEY SAVINGS PACK – Use these charts to help the kids learn to save their pocket money for a particular item they are wanting. INSTANT DOWNLOAD FROM MY SHOP.

Finance may seem like a rather grown-up and mature topic, but the value of money is something we should be teaching our kids from a young age. Teaching kids about money management is a valuable life lesson that they can take through to adulthood and when they start earning an income.

7. COUNT MONEY OUT

Get your child to help count out the cash for you when you get to the register to pay. This way, they will understand that everything costs money and will start to understand the value of items.

6. GROCERY SHOPPING

Take your kids to the shops with you and show them how to compare prices. Ask them to choose the cheapest item out for you or help them compare prices. This behaviour will demonstrate that you want to save your money through wise decisions.

LITTLE HELPER GROCERY LISTS – To make grocery shopping more manageable when my kids were younger I used to give them a little list of grocery items I wanted them to look out for during the shop.  This helped to keep their attention. There are a few different name versions available, Nanna, Daddy’s etc.  INSTANT DOWNLOAD FROM MY SHOP HERE.

Finance may seem like a rather grown-up and mature topic, but the value of money is something we should be teaching our kids from a young age. Teaching kids about money management is a valuable life lesson that they can take through to adulthood and when they start earning an income.

8. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

Our children are mini me’s and will copy our habits and actions. Involve them in your financial decisions. E.g. If you are saving up for a new dress or television, explain to them that you are saving and it takes time. Once you save, show them that you waited for your money to build up and that you were only able to buy it by putting a little bit of money away at a time, much like my Disneyland fund. View the tutorial here.

What is your best tip for teaching kids about money?

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Bec July 25, 2017 - 9:41 PM

When I was a tweenager (11-14ish), my parents gave me $100 on the 15th of every month on a bank card for everything other than clothes & girly things ?. That was to cover movies, trips out with friends, makeup, hair dyes etc. it taught me to budget since they were very strict about not having any more money once it was spent. To this day I’m so glad they did it because it really helped me to understand the value of money & how to budget & make it last..

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Katrina - The Organised Housewife July 31, 2017 - 2:04 PM

that is brilliant that you have learnt from the experience through your childhood. Clever way to help you understand the concept of budgeting.

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