Will this year's gift money from your parents and grandparents be the most that you've ever had? Yes?
"Once, I wanted to swim. I spent 2,000 yuan and decided to take a swimming class," said 12-year-old Wang Yue from Wuxi in Jiangsu Province. I regretted the decision that I made.
It can be difficult to keep your money when shopping. Everything is packed to catch your eyes. And there are advertisements designed to push you into buying. But if you ask yourself a few questions, you may save your money: Do I need it? If I don't need it, do I want it? Could I find it cheaper somewhere else? After answering these questions, will you still buy? Probably not. They will also help you to get a proper choice. If you truly like it but can't decide now, ask your parents for help and tell them what you will do with it.
Follow these ideas. Once it starts, there will be a second and third time. Your money will run out before you want to use it. If there's something that you think you like a lot, stop, look again and think twice.
A. Good questions will help you keep a cool head.
B. Later I lost interest in swimming and only went to a few classes.
C. Don't ever spend savings without thinking twice.
D. If I buy now, do I have enough money for other things?
E. To begin with, you should think carefully about how to spend it wisely.
