Teaching my kids the importance of saving by starting with a safe

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From an early age I try to teach my boys the importance of knowing how to value the things they have, being organized and knowing how to differentiate the priorities that life presents us. Well, like every parent this becomes something common and a duty for their children to grow up knowing the difficulties that life will bring, because the world is not just wonders.

Therefore, financial education is essential not only for children, but anyone should have some kind of teaching and it is clear that the sooner you learn these financial concepts, the better your life will be and any crisis can be solved more easily.

I have two children, one is 6 years old and the oldest is 10 years old and it is nice to see the evolution in every way when you see your child being able to do his teachings satisfactorily. I recently started teaching them the importance of being able to save money and time is the greatest ally for this form. So I gave each one a safe.


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They were very euphoric to open the coffers, after a year the expectation is always high and curiosity also passes for all of us because even I wanted to know how the result was. Well, we started to separate each currency by its value and the result was as follows:

  • 1 real coin = 140 real
  • Currency of R$ 0.50 = 67 reais
  • Currency of R$ 0.25 = 14 reais
  • Currency of R$ 0.10 = 12.40 reais
  • Currency of R$ 0.05 = 5 reais

Well, there were few bills but I disregarded for the count with the coins and the total of the two coffers was R$ 238.4 for a better understanding for you readers friends, it is close to US$ 44.39. Yes, the real currency has long lived with very high inflation and its purchasing power is going from bad to worse in recent years.

Last year was a bit complicated because, as you know, my wife and I were unemployed, but even with the difficulties like any family that goes through this pandemic, they were able to get good results by saving each coin.

Once in a store, the saleswoman was surprised by my youngest son at the time, who was 4 years old and did not complain or get angry when she asked me to buy a toy she had there. She said that if it were another child she would attract attention by crying or shouting to her mother or father to buy the respective toy. The child must know that it is not NO.

I did not have the same advice and teachings that my children now have with me. My parents, as well as a large part of the Brazilian family, consider it an investment to save money for a lifetime to buy their own home. Savings is the way to be able to save your money without risk of loss, but we all know that variable income is the best way for those who want to seek financial freedom and with cryptocurrencies that path can be greatly reduced.

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My oldest son has asked me a few times what I did so much in front of the computer, observed various numbers and graphs and practically understood nothing. I explained the simple to him, but I intend to show this universe of trade and cryptocurrencies to him in a not so distant future. All in due time.

He knows that through my blogs that I do here I manage to separate a part to help financially at home by putting food on my table. I will always be grateful for everything that HIVE and LEO are doing today in my life and my family at this time that we need it most.

It is important that your children understand the importance of being able to save whether it is money or even the light in your room or even the water you use when bathing. It is necessary for the child to grow up with the awareness of caring and worrying about the future, even if he is still so small, but he can start taking responsibility. Knowing how to move and organize your finances is one of the first steps to have a better life.






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Versão em português


Desde cedo tento ensinar os meus meninos a importância de você saber valorizar as coisas que possuem, ser organizado e saber diferenciar as prioridades que a vida nos apresenta. Bem, como todo pai isso se torna algo comum e um dever para que seus filhos possam crescer sabendo das dificuldades que a vida irá trazer, pois o mundo não são só maravilhas.

Portanto a educação financeira é algo primordial não apenas para as crianças, mas qualquer pessoa deve ter algum tipo de ensinamento e é claro que quanto mais cedo você aprender esses conceitos financeiros, melhor será sua vida e qualquer crise poderá ser resolvida com mais tranquilidade.

Tenho dois filhos sendo um de 6 anos e o mais velho com 10 anos e é legal você ver a evolução em todos os sentidos quando vê seu filho podendo fazer de forma satisfatória seus ensinamentos. Há pouco tempo comecei a ensinar eles a importância de poder guardar dinheiro e o tempo é o maior aliado para essa forma. Assim, dei para cada um um cofre.

Eles estavam bem eufóricos para abrir os cofres, depois de um ano a expectativa é sempre alta e a curiosidade passa também para todos nós pois até eu queria saber como foi o resultado. Bem, começamos a separar cada moeda por seu valor e o resultado foram o seguinte:

  • Moeda de 1 real = 140 reais
  • Moeda de R$ 0.50 = 67 reais
  • Moeda de R$ 0.25 = 14 reais
  • Moeda de R$ 0.10 = 12.40 reais
  • Moeda de R$ 0.05 = 5 reais

Bem, haviam poucas cédulas mas eu desconsiderei para a contagem com as moedas e o total dos dois cofres foram de R$ 238.4 para um melhor entendimento para vocês amigos leitores, fica algo próximo como US$ 44.39. Sim, a moeda real há um tempo vive com um inflação altíssima e o seu poder de compra está indo de mal a pior nos ultimos anos.

Ano passado foi um pouco complicado porque como sabem, eu e minha esposa ficamos desempregados, mas mesmo com as dificuldades como qualquer família que passa por essa pandemia, eles puderam obter bons resultados guardando cada moeda.

Uma vez em uma loja, a vendedora se surpreendeu pelo meu filho caçula na época com 4 anos não reclamou ou se irritou quando pediu para mim que eu comprasse um brinquedo que lá tinha. Ela disse que se fosse outra criança iria chamar atenção chorando ou gritando para mãe ou o pai para que comprasse o respectivo brinquedo. O filho deve saber que não é NÃO.

Eu não tive os mesmos conselhos e ensinamentos que meus filhos têm agora comigo. Meus pais assim como uma grande parte da família brasileira considera um investimento guardar dinheiro por toda vida para comprar a casa própria. A poupança é a forma de poder guardar seu dinheiro sem riscos de perda, mas todos nós sabemos que a renda variável é o melhor caminho para quem pretende buscar a liberdade financeira e com as criptomoedas esse caminho poderá ser bem reduzido.

O meu filho mais velho já me perguntou algumas vezes o que eu fazia tanto na frente do computador, observava vários números e gráficos e não entendia nada praticamente. Expliquei o simples para ele, mas pretendo mostrar num futuro não tão distante esse universo de trade e das criptomoedas para ele. Tudo em seu devido tempo.

Ele sabe que através dos meus blogs que faço aqui eu consigo separar uma parte para ajudar financeiramente em casa colocando comida em minha mesa. Sempre serei grato por tudo que HIVE e LEO estão fazendo hoje na minha vida e de minha família nesse momento que mais estamos precisando.

É importante que seus filhos possam compreender a importância de poder economizar seja dinhiero ou mesmo a luz do seu quarto ou até mesmo a água que você usa ao banhar. É preciso que a criança cresça com a consiência de se importar e se preocupar com o futuro, mesmo que ela seja tão pequena ainda, mas que possa começar a ter responsabilidade. Saber mexer e organizar suas finanças são um dos primeiros passos para ter uma vida melhor.





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I think like you, we should all be financially literate and I will add management. The best advice for a child is to value money and save so that as an adult they will be responsible with their finances.

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Undoubtedly, a child with this foundation will in the future be a great person who will be able to face any financial crisis.

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It's very inspiring the way you are teaching your kids the value of proper financial education. I'm sure it's gonna be great for their future, no matter what path they choose for their lives.

Also, I hope the situation in our country improves soon but it's good to know that Hive/Leo is making it possible for you to provide for your family!

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Thank you and it's true, I hope that there may be some changes here that will improve the country, as we know that the improvement will not happen in a single year and will take a long time.

Cryptocurrencies enable us to have that freedom that we often don't have in the real world. Thank God HIVE and LEO help me and I know they help a lot more lions around here.

In the near future, LEO will be able to help all of us even more. It is the ideal time to accumulate even more.

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Thank you for sharing your post. I'm impressed that you've taken the approach to educating your kids on finances. My sons are 3 and 2 so I don't think they're old enough to discuss it. I look forward to your future articles on your approach. I'd love to see how things turn out.

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Thank you very much and it's always cool to share experiences like that. I believe that somewhat complex subjects will take a while for your children to begin to understand but there are other playful ways to teach them;)

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That's very nice to teach kids about the value of money. Later will be easier to understand Bitcoin...

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