My husband thinks we should give our 16-year-old a credit card to 'build credit' but I think she needs to earn money first and understand what debt actually means, and we keep having the same argument without actually teaching her anything about money.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two parents are using their child's financial education as a proxy for their own unresolved beliefs about money, risk, and responsibility.
“Where Are You with Money and children — raising financially literate kids?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.