210 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 7 Mar \ on: Kids Allowance: Cash v Debit Cards Personal_Finance
So, parents of elementary school graders typically give their children smart watches, which they will use to buy food during recess time at the canteen. I don’t think allowing them to go cashless is a good idea because children are visual creatures. They need to handle notes and coins in order to develop a sense and appreciation of money. So, my boy is four years old and I let him spend his Chinese New Year money on the toys he fancies - because it’s only through consumption that he can analyse whether he’s making correct money decisions.
I’m not doing sats at the moment. Cash is still predominantly used in my society and I want him to feel confident about that first