Money Talks (preparing our teens for life)

In this episode of Plan P the Podcast we dive into the vital and sometimes confounding topic of teaching financial responsibility and independence to adolescents. We explore effective strategies for parents to guide their teens through conversations about money, making sure to emphasize transparency, age-appropriate lessons, and the importance of saving and investing. Through what we hope is insightful discussion, we highlight how financial education not only prepares teens for adulthood but also fosters gratitude, responsibility, and community involvement. Tune in to discover practical tips for helping your child develop a strong foundation in financial literacy that will last a lifetime. Truly.  It doesn’t mean you won’t have to repeat it, they’re adolescents, trust that you will want to repeat it, and that you are building this foundation on top of the many which you have been laying since they were wee little humans.

Key Points Discussed:

• The importance of early financial education and how it prepares teens for adulthood
• Practical strategies for engaging teens in money conversations, including budgeting, saving, and investing
• Age-appropriate lessons for different stages of adolescence
• The role of parents in modeling financial responsibility
• How teaching financial independence fosters gratitude, responsibility, and community involvement
• Tips for making financial conversations transparent and approachable

Resources Mentioned:

www.donorschoose.org – can find local schools and other cool ways to give to the comunity 

www.kiva.org – way to invest in people and see the impact your money can have in the lives of others 

Join us next time for more insightful tips on raising empowered teens!

 

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