我又来了,也是阅读The life-long benefits of teaching children how tot
我又来了,也是阅读
The life-long benefits of teaching children how totake care of their money make it well worth the effort.Children who are nottaught these lessons pay the consequences for a life time.Some parents don’tteach children about money because they think they shouldn’t talk about moneywith children,don’t have the time,or think they don’t have enough money.Parents should take the time to teach children about money regardless of theirincome and should start when children are young.
Mostpeople have strong feelings and opinions about money,based on childhoodexperiences and the values and beliefs of their families.Most often,theseexperiences,values,and beliefs are different for each parent.Parents shouldtalk about these feelings and opinions and establish an unchanging approach(方式) to teaching childrenabout money.This is important for the healthy development of children.
Here aresome tips that parents can keep in mind as they begin teaching their childrento manage money:
★ Guide and advise yourchildren how to spend their money,rather than tell them what they can andcannot do.
★ Encourage and praisechildren rather than criticize their actions.
★ Allow children to learnby mistakes and by successes.
★ Be consistent(前后一致的) while taking children’sdifferences into consideration.
★ Include all familymembers in money management discussions,decision making,and activities thatare suitable for their age.As children get older include them in discussionsof limits and consequences.
★ Expect all family membersto do some everyday chores based on their abilities without being paid.
★ Express your desire tohave things you can’t afford.Children need to know that parents say “no” to themselves,too.
9.It is _____ for parents to teach their childrenabout money management in their childhood.
A.easy B.useless C.too early D.beneficial
10.15-year-old Harry isn’t good at managing hismoney.His mother is advised to _____.
A.explain to him how to manage his money betterB.pay him more money to deal with his choresC.praise him for what he has doneD.allow him to buy what he wants
11.When parents discuss how to manage the familyfinances,they should _____.
A.include their children in the discussionB.express their desire to have some valuable thingsC.pay more attention to their children’s differencesD.try to meet their older children’s needs first