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Kenniesha Burrell TEACHING OUR CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY IN JAMAICA

 TEACHING OUR CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY IN JAMAICA


📚💰 TEACHING OUR CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY IN JAMAICA 🇯🇲
“If we don’t teach them now, the world will teach them the hard way.”

Too many times, we wait until our children are adults to talk about money—but by then, the habits are already set. As parents and guardians, it is our duty to teach our children about money from early—not just how to spend, but how to earn, save, invest, and give.

💡 Why is Financial Literacy Important for Children?

  1. Builds discipline – They learn to wait, save, and prioritize.
  2. Prepares them for adulthood – No more trial and error when they leave home.
  3. Reduces dependency – Our children grow up to stand strong on their own.
  4. Breaks generational poverty – Smart money habits now = wealth later.

🏦 Where to Start: Banks & Entities That Help

Many Jamaican banks have accounts designed just for children and teens:

  • JN Bank – Offers the JN School Savers Account, great for students.
  • Sagicor Bank – Their Star Savers program encourages saving from an early age.
  • NCB – The Yutes Account targets teens with financial tools and access.
  • JMMB – They provide both savings and investment options for youth, with guidance for parents.
  • Credit Unions (like COK Sodality) – Great interest rates, lower fees, and community-based values.

📝 Tip: Open the account with your child. Let them see the forms. Let them make their first deposit.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What You Should Be Teaching Your Child:

  1. The value of work – Give them chores or small tasks and pay them. Let them earn.
  2. Budgeting – Teach them to split their money: Spend, Save, Share.
  3. Needs vs Wants – Make it a game. Ask them: “Do you need this or just want it?”
  4. Delayed Gratification – Teach them to save up for something they want instead of buying right away.
  5. Feeding money – Let them “feed” their piggy bank and set a goal. Once full, it goes into the real bank.

💬 Encouragement for Parents:

You may not have had this knowledge growing up, but you have the power to change the story for your children. Start simple. Keep the conversations going. Let money be a topic that uplifts, not divides. 💪🏾

Plant the seed today, and tomorrow, you’ll watch your child harvest financial freedom. 🌱💵
They’re not too young to start. You’re not too late to teach.

Written by Kenniesha Burrell

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