As parents, teaching our children how to become fiscally responsible early is essential. Teens can be impulsive shoppers for virtual gems we don’t understand.
From the perspective of personal finances, being fiscally responsible means taking control of our finances. This starts by making sure our spending does not exceed what we earn.
The kids seemed unaware or indifferent to the prices they paid and never looked or asked for a bill. They probably knew they were doing something wrong but not the financial magnitude.
6. Before authorizing your child on your card, give clear guidelines on what purchases and amounts are permissible and whether you want your child to inform you before their purchase.
7. When your teens use your credit cards without your permission, make them responsible for paying the amounts you back over some time or with extra chores.
8. Check your credit reports to make sure they have no errors and are free of fraud and scams. Young people, in particular, are often more susceptible to scams and get-rich schemes.