Handing on sound financial principles also requires you to know your audience . Carefully listen to the ideas your young person hears from others. Try to discuss the pros and cons of those ideas without being judgmental. Encourage them to see enough of the picture to build their own wisdom. You can help them make good judgments and acquire confidence by listening carefully and trying to understand their motivation.
Youth are interested in money.
Encouraging their interest in investing is worth our effort. Tell us about your Stock Club Contest or Club at your school. Be sure to include your email address or phone number so we can contact you. We'll be sharing your ideas in future columns. The Greater Piedmont Chapter of NAIC has been holding education programs for the past eight years.