Not only deciding to agree or refuse when children ask for pocket money, parents should take advantage of the opportunity to teach children how to spend appropriately, to appreciate the value of labor as well as build self-reliance and responsibility in future life.
Understand your child's purpose of begging for money
Asking clearly about your child's purpose of asking for money will help parents balance between agreeing or disagreeing. The reason given by the child will be an opportunity for parents to exchange and chat frankly to help their child better understand what should and should not be spent. This is also a way to help children develop the habit of thinking and considering before deciding to spend.
Give me pocket money.
Parents can also consider pocket money each week or each month so that children can proactively balance spending. Instead of asking children for money whenever needed, give children a small pocket money so that they can manage it themselves to just cover the expenses for personal needs.
Teach children how to save
When a child says the reason for buying a valuable item, instead of responding immediately, let's discuss whether it is necessary to buy that item? If the item is necessary, be the one to guide the child to know how to save a part and a part will be supported by parents. This approach not only helps children appreciate the achievements but also trains patience.
Teaching children to manage spending
Parents setting an example in spending management will be one of the most effective lessons for teaching their children. Building a clear spending plan in the family will help family members better understand and be self-aware of saving and avoiding waste. Through this, young children also learn more practical lessons about money management skills and making appropriate spending plans for their future lives.
