Remember, the goal is not to raise great kids; it's to raise kids who become great adults.
As parents, we get frustrated that our teens waste their money or have unrealistic visions of their future. But can they really know something they have not experienced?
Here are 5 questions for you to ask your teen to see how aware he/she really is.
A word of warning, teens are like tigers...they must be approached carefully. To get them talking, ask one question at a time and leave out any lecture if their answer proves their lack of knowledge.
If you find that your teen does not have a clue about the world of adulting, Beyond Personal Finance can help. I take teens on a 20 lesson journey from ages 22-42 where they learn how expensive adulting is by budgeting those years based on choices they make. Once they are through with this class, your teen will understand why their choices matter....now and in the future.
Want to give your teen the gift of a wake-up call? Check out the three ways your student can learn about money, choices and the future.
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