Teaching Financial Independence

With the economy being in the shape that it is, financial education is more important than ever. I enjoy facilitating a lesson at a school, and walking out of the classroom knowing that I instilled valuable knowledge in both the students and teacher that they can use for the rest of their lives. I found two great articles that I would like to share with you regarding teaching kids financial independence. As educators and parents, you are in great positions to help educate our students in a variety of life skills, including finances. As Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."

"How To Teach your Children the Value of Money"- This article is a great resource when teaching lessons involving finances. It discusses various ways to teach children the value of a dollar and how to broaden their financial knowledge as they continue to grow.

"Teaching Kids about Financial Independence"- This would be a great article to pass on to parents. The tips in this article pertain to children of all ages.