Given the recent addition to our family, these days my wife and I are watching Sesame Street once again. Always big fans when our 2 boys were little, we find ourselves renewing our affection for this program and its characters, both old and new.
At only 9 months, our little grand-daughter Marilyn, is fascinated by this wonderful show. It's amazing to see her little face light-up when her favorite characters arrive onscreen. Watch her start to dance when the music starts-up. You can see her little brain just "clicking" as she takes it all in. I know her dad and her uncle were the same way when they watched years ago.
So when I saw that Sesame Street is tackling the topic of financial literacy through its' "Talking Cents" project, I was almost giddy. I'm not sure the saying "Get 'em young, and train 'em right!" was referring to handling money ... but it sure applies here.
It's my belief that if you teach young children good financial habits from the earliest ages on, you most likely won't see financial problems occuring in their lives later. The lessons will be engrained in them and they'll follow those lessons when faced with financial decisions as adults.
Sure wish they had started this Sesame Street "Talking Cents" project years ago! Maybe we wouldn't be facing some of the challenging financial crisis we are today.
The New York Times ran an article/video not too long ago showcasing this important new Sesame Street venture. I'm passing it on here so my readers are aware of its existence.
Think about passing this video and exciting information on to all the parents, grandparents, babysitters, pre-schools, etc. you know. It'll be a fun way for them to help little ones learn how to handle money. You'll also be passing on valuable information that will be of great assistance to those tykes financially as they grow to become adults.
And btw ... enjoy the video! I suggest you grab and watch the video with a cookie??
* Note: I have a seminar that I offer to groups, schools, organizations, families regarding financial education and credit information for teens through young adults. Should you wish to arrange for a seminar at your school, meeting, or event ... please contact me. I'd be happy to work with you to present this valuable information.
Direct: 815.277.4036 Cell/Text: 708.921.6331 Skype: 630.219.1316
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Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President
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The Federal Savings Bank
1823 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
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