The recent stock market mania over the video
game company GameStop, which this week
was scrutinized by Congress, has provided a
teachable moment for kids.
The press talked to a few parents and financial
experts for their tips on talking with kids about
investing and the often confusing behavior of
financial markets. Here’s a summary of what they
had to say.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Parents should make sure kids understand
money basics before they try to conquer
investing. Once they’re ready, don’t overwhelm
kids with too much information at once — you
risk them missing the lesson and losing interest.