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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Personal accountability and responsibility is the name of the game.

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