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Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money. 71 so you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example.
1. The basic function of money
Being explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services.It is important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员).72 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
2.Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 73 If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money,explain,”You have enough toy trucks for now.”Or,if the request is for many different things, say.“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
3. 74
Begin at the grocery store. Pick put similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a
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generic(无商标产品),for example.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 75 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved.Later,you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.
A. Wise decision. B. The value of money.
C. Permit the child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.
D. Talk yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.
2012
Kids' health: Four steps for fighting stress Everybody gets stressed from time to time. 71 Some ways
of
dealing
with
stress
- like screaming or hitting someone - don't solve(解决)much. But other ways, like talking
to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.
Try taking these four steps the next time you are
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stressed:
(1) Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people relatives.
who
care 72
about They
you. might
Talk have
to a trusted adult, such as a parent or other had similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.
(2) Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids idea.
are
stressed Remember
and that
upset
they
take are
it out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's not a good
there
always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself. 73
(3) Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you if
have you
support can't
from solve
adults it
and all,
friends, it's time to get down to business. 74 Even you can solve a piece of it.
(4) Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember
stress
does
go
away,
especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.
These steps aren't magic, but they do work. And if you
can
stay
positive
as
you
make
your way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster. 75
A. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.
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