It's important to help children understand how to manage（管理）money.When are children old enough to learn about money?You might be surprised by the answer."Research（研究）shows that children develop（发展）their habits by age seven, " says Jessica Pelletier, a professor at the research center. "So, we need to start teaching them about healthy money decisions（决定）while they arc getting to know about money."
In fact, the research center starts its plan at age six, when most kids are in their first year of primary school.Knowledge about money can't be learned in a day.It can take a lifetime. "For this reason, we hope that parents can starț talking about money as early as possible." says Pelletier.By year one, for example, kids should be learning sharing（分享）.By year three of primary school, kids should start learning the responsibility（责任）of having pocket money, and by year four, kids should start practising saving money.
Usually, children watch how the adults in their lives make money decisions first.Then, parents can begin the conversation with their children about money.The important thing is, if the adults in children's lives can know more about managing money, they can help their kids understand better.
And the best way to keep kids interested in learning about money is through games and fun activities.Here Pelletier shares her experience on teaching these knowledge to kids through play.She takes them on adventures（冒险）such as getting a gift card for their birthday, researching what they want to be when they grow up, and coming along with their big sister as she shops for clothes to watch how and why she makes these decisions. "Playing games about money management is a fun way to learn.Kids can learn while having fun", she says.
