"Kids learn best from experience, which is always more effective than a lecture, especially when it comes to the dreary topic of managing money and credit. What better way to share good financial common sense with your children than by making it a game?," says Mr. Heather Larson in his article "8 Games that clarify credit for kids".
I agree with Mr. Heather Larson. Kids these days are so much indulge with video games. Well, I can't deny that I've been there also during my time. I've been also addicted to "Game & Watch" (some of you can now guess my age). I could glue myself in my position for hours.Even without eating, really! But today's video games are seem very complicated for me to play. Not to mention that some games contain violence.
Mr. Larson mentions also in his article some financial games like Beat Debt, Charge Large, Celebrity Calamity, Thrive Time and Paid Off. I think parents should introduce these financial games to their children as alternative to popular video games. Better play these financial games with your kids and have that gaming-time your bonding time. "Playing games such as these with your child is not only engaging, but it opens up opportunities for discussion about money and credit cards," he also added.
Just barely three months ago when I was introduced to Cash Flow 101 and Cash Flow 102 by Robert Kiyosaki. Between the Cash Flow Board Game and the computer version, I'd rather play the Board Game because you can interact physically and you can tease your co-players once they landed on "downsize".
If these financial games were introduced to me by my parents when I was a kid, I can't imagine how financially educated I am today.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
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