Session Objective
Helps with the goals and challenges of raising money-smart
Learning Outcomes
- obtain information and tips to raise kids who are financially independent and responsible
- better understand the challenges of raising money-smart kids
- learn how to address age-appropriate money-related topics with young kids, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults
Session Outline
- why teaching kids about money is important
- goals and challenges of raising money smart kids
- evolution of financial decisions throughout childhood
- age appropriate teaching for young children, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults
- tips on allowance, budgeting, credit cards, cell phones, virtual spending
- tools, aids, resources
- Q&A
Learning Materials
- Goal Setting worksheet — helps set SMART goals which are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-framed
- Values Validator worksheet — helps determine what things are most important to help set values-based goals
- Monthly Budget for Teens worksheet — helps teenagers living at home set a budget
- Role Model Self-Assessment worksheet — determines kind of financial role model
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Session Level
Basic
Topics Covered
Saving Strategies
Financial Planning
Managing Finances
Goal Setting
Teaching Children
Who Should Attend
Adults
Parents, teachers
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