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Things To Stop Paying For As A Parent

Teaching your kids financial responsibility is an important part of parenting. What you teach your kids when they are at that formative phase of learning will live with them for a long time to come. It goes without saying that many adults themselves haven't understood the art of financial independence. In this article, going by the importance of teaching your kids the art of financial independence, we look at some things you should stop paying for as a parent.

Giving your kids an allowance is important. Kids learn a lot when they are given allowances. Important among the many things is the art of saving. However, as a parent, there are things to remember when you wish to give your kids an allowance.

Things To Stop Paying For As A Parent

Let us look at these 4 things you shouldn't be paying for if you give your kids an allowance. Read on...

Toys
Your kids like toys, yes. It is precisely for this reason that you stop paying for their toys if you are giving them an allowance. If they learn to save and then go ahead in buying the things they like, it will definitely help them grow as individuals.

Treats
Treats are another thing you shouldn't be paying for if you give your kids an allowance. If they know that treats can only come from the money they've saved, it will make them more practical when it comes to saving money.

The New Game CD
This is similar to the first instance that spoke of toys. The new game CD that was just launched, well make sure you do not give your kids money for that if you are giving them an allowance. Again, it boils down to how much you give your kids as part of their allowance.

Events At School
Depending on the amount of money you give them as allowance, you can decide whether or not you wish to pay for certain events that take place at your child's school. Think and evaluate in this regard with the best intrest of your child in mind.

Story first published: Monday, October 13, 2014, 6:27 [IST]
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