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Adelenine · 2023-11-06T16:24:08Z

Truth be told, bad money influences proliferate the internet today. From ostentatious and fake lifestyles, to showing off of material stuffs like big cars, money and more, the young generation surely need to be guided right so that these exposures will not influence their thinking wrongly.Cash-strapped but still trying to keep up with the Kardashians: How social media drives bad spending habits. That should ring a bell. According to the CNBC, It’s not just the allure of celebrities like the Kardashians anymore: Seeing influencers and even friends dining out, going on vacations or shopping for clothes or other items creates a “Keeping up with the Joneses” mentality that is hard to resist, studies show.Even though the majority of young adults say sites like Instagram and TikTok have a negative impact on their financial well-being, the fear of missing out, or FOMO, is a more powerful force.Protecting Children from Online Money InfluencesProtecting your children from online bad money influences involves several steps:1. Education: Teach your children about the risks and dangers associated with online financial schemes, scams, and fraud. Explain the importance of being cautious and critical of online financial information.2. Supervision: Monitor your children's online activities and set age-appropriate restrictions on the websites and apps they can access. Use parental control software if necessary.3. Open communication: Maintain open and honest communication with your children. Encourage them to share their online experiences and concerns with you. Let them know they can come to you if they encounter something suspicious or uncomfortable.4. Teach financial literacy: Educate your children about basic financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, and investing. Help them understand the value of money and the consequences of financial decisions.5. Encourage critical thinking: Teach your children to think critically and question the credibility of financial information they come across online. Show them how to verify information and fact-check.6. Privacy protection: Instruct your children on the importance of protecting their personal information online, including not sharing sensitive financial details or passwords.7. Set a good example: Children often learn by observing their parents. Model responsible financial behavior and decision-making.8. Stay informed: Stay up to date on the latest online scams and financial frauds so you can alert your children to potential risks.9. Report suspicious activity: Teach your children how to report any suspicious or inappropriate content they encounter online, and make sure they know how to block or unfriend individuals who make them uncomfortable.10. Establish time limits: Limit your children's screen time to help reduce exposure to online influences. Encourage them to balance their online activities with other interests and hobbies.Remember that online safety is an ongoing conversation and process. By taking these steps, you can help protect your children from bad money influences on the internet.Happy parenting.(c) Azàland

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The first set of people to implement this are the parents or guardians before teachers.

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Amazing and useful topic

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