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Money management is a skill that needs to be constantly practiced to be perfected. Since it doesn’t come easy for grown ups like us, it’s safe to assume that it will be even more difficult for a child to understand the importance of using money correctly. One of the first things you need to do is teach your child to handle an allowance. You have to help them monitor how they spend the money so they know if they are spending over their limits.

Once they are a little older, open a bank account for them. Insist that they put away a little money regularly. Initially, it may be difficult to convince them, but once they see their money growing in the bank, they will be more amenable to the idea. Lastly, teach your child to research on anything they wish to buy before they put their money into it. This will teach them to be careful with their money and will help to make them smart consumers.