Parents need to take advantage of their younger years to instill essential financial concepts, so they grow up better prepared to make decisions and be financially independent.
Teach your children to shop wisely, look for sales, and not be impulsive about buying everything they want. Emphasize need, quality, price, and comparison shopping.
High school can be challenging for adolescents, facing more homework, playing sports, volunteering, doing other extracurricular activities, and having a social life.