Parents' Money Management Affects Children
Parents have a big responsibility to set a good example for their children in every aspect of life. All children imitate what and who they see. Because they spend more time with their parents than anyone else that is who they will imitate the most. This includes imitating their parents spending habits.
If parents have a cavalier attitude toward spending money a child will adopt the same attitude. Children are smart and they will quickly realize it if their parents are spending frivolously every time they go to the store but at the end of the month are stressed because they cannot pay the household bills. This is not a good example.
Money that is handled with respect is money that will be around for more than one day. Lack of money is the reason why many couples in a marriage argue. Parents that come from two different backgrounds when it comes to money will likely butt heads.
Before the children become adversely affected, the parents need to talk out their differences and come to a common viewpoint on how to handle the family finances.
Learning to save takes time even for parents. We didn't all grow up with money-savvy parents. But now it's time to break the cycle of overspending and debt. Parents can take a money management class or read a book on the subject. As they learn, so will the children. The information can be shared at family meetings.
If the family doesn't have a financial plan, start one. Gathering the family together to do this is another way to include children in financial decisions. Being part of a family meeting shows children the role money plays in the home. Family meetings can be a place to voice any concerns about money and to find answers together.
As a child, my family didn't have a lot of money. When I was old enough to have a job, I would spend my money on whatever I wanted. I didn't want to live a life where I was deprived of things because I didn't have money. I worked hard, but spent every cent.
That creates a problem for their families because while they are not tight fisted and depriving their children of everything they are not teaching them to save either. Wouldn't it be a better idea to sit down and discuss finances with your children so that they can see the need for a balance?
If parents have a cavalier attitude toward spending money a child will adopt the same attitude. Children are smart and they will quickly realize it if their parents are spending frivolously every time they go to the store but at the end of the month are stressed because they cannot pay the household bills. This is not a good example.
Money that is handled with respect is money that will be around for more than one day. Lack of money is the reason why many couples in a marriage argue. Parents that come from two different backgrounds when it comes to money will likely butt heads.
Before the children become adversely affected, the parents need to talk out their differences and come to a common viewpoint on how to handle the family finances.
Learning to save takes time even for parents. We didn't all grow up with money-savvy parents. But now it's time to break the cycle of overspending and debt. Parents can take a money management class or read a book on the subject. As they learn, so will the children. The information can be shared at family meetings.
If the family doesn't have a financial plan, start one. Gathering the family together to do this is another way to include children in financial decisions. Being part of a family meeting shows children the role money plays in the home. Family meetings can be a place to voice any concerns about money and to find answers together.
As a child, my family didn't have a lot of money. When I was old enough to have a job, I would spend my money on whatever I wanted. I didn't want to live a life where I was deprived of things because I didn't have money. I worked hard, but spent every cent.
That creates a problem for their families because while they are not tight fisted and depriving their children of everything they are not teaching them to save either. Wouldn't it be a better idea to sit down and discuss finances with your children so that they can see the need for a balance?
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