She begged her parents to take her to the mall so she could buy a favorite toy. Parents often wonder how they can help their child learn sound money management skills at an early age. These are examples of the many good books on the market that a parent can use to teach money skills. Consider the age for whom the book was written.
Preschoolers have difficulty understanding concepts such as time and value.
They may think a nickel is more valuable than a dime because it is larger. Using credit cards and checks may confuse them. They have an understanding about buying things but little understanding of limited money resources. Elementary school-aged children are eager to learn but their attention span is short. Making choices is difficult.