Open a kid's eye to the world of money as it is one of the most important things to make life better. Parents are first and most effective source for children to learn and accept what is good for them. Saving for child will be the best example to set for a child to help him/her learn about earning, spending, saving, budgeting and investing.
Lessons about basics of money matters can start with discussion about family's financial matters which include budgets and saving for child. Parents are the best resources for kids to follow and they will do the same with money as their parents do.
How money is important if life and what to do with it should be taught early in life to dig deep roots in a child's mind. A kid can learn about money matters as soon as he starts counting. Therefore, teaching about how to use money at early age will help them make good financial decisions as soon as they are ready to understand.
There are many financial organizations, banks and government sources help parents and children learn how to save money and other financial matters. Discovering such resources together will be an interesting for a family to enjoy. It helps to building blocks in a child's life which is necessary to make right financial decisions.
Children tend to imitate their parents in everything, and they will do the same when they see parents are saving money. It is important for parents to take initiative for good money management because it will help them to set up good life as well as their children will absorb it too.