In the third issue of this year, there was an article that made me reflect for a long time. The topic was "Let children know the meaning of money". The article talks about the importance of cultivating children's financial management ability, and teaches us to tell children how the money comes from, and to tell them.
Children convey the truth that labor creates wealth and let them know the terrible consequences of spending money indiscriminately. Taking celebrities as an example, it vividly depicts that spending money should be as appropriate as putting salt in cooking: if there is less salt, the food will be tasteless; Too much salt is bitter and salty.
Swallow it.
After reading the article, I thought deeply for a long time, compared with the article, discussed and analyzed his current situation with my son, and got the same answer: my son's "financial quotient" is not very high, and advantages and disadvantages coexist.
It is a son's advantage not to spend money indiscriminately and know how to save money. But he doesn't know how to save and can't spend money, which is what he lacks. Finding the shortcomings, my son and I started the process of being "financial experts". This is not a simple thing, but
We believe there is a way where there is a will.
From the article, I deeply realized that as a primary school student, parents blindly meet their children's shopping requirements, which can easily affect their psychological development. If parents refuse to spend, children will rebel. Therefore,
In the face of a group of "little emperors" who have no correct consumption concept and have not yet fully matured their minds, we should have firm confidence and fight with them. It is necessary to cultivate children's sense of responsibility and make them understand that thrift is a virtue. We must respect others.
We can't squander the fruits of our labor for every penny. Guide children to put themselves in their parents' shoes and experience their hardships. Even if it is only a few dollars, or even a few cents, we should make it play the maximum benefit.
Opening books is beneficial. If you open the parent class, you will find that it will help many of our confused parents find their way. I will keep reading!