Of all the skills you give your children, budgeting is one of the most important ones. Being able to budget is essential to make sure you can pay your rent, cover the bills and eat every day, and it's also vital to saving for events such as holidays or weddings. Many teenagers grow up without much knowledge of the value of money - it's very difficult to teach this until your child begins paying for things themselves. One of the most effective ways involves collecting together bills, bank statements and wage slips, and talking your child through how much everything costs. While you might be … [Read more...]
Helping Your Teen Choose A Career
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image by timandkris via Flickr Every parent wants their teenager to choose a perfect career - something which will make them proud, use their skills and keep them financially comfortable for their future. However, many teens aren't sure what career they want to go into, and this can have an effect on the courses they choose to take - generic courses are less likely to be respected then specific ones which demonstrate an interest and knowledge in the area. There are some things you can do to help your child choose a potential job. Consider their interests - if they love science, how … [Read more...]