Keeping the Channels of Communication Open

October 2nd, 2008 at 09:03am Larry Messing

In my job, I think everyday about our youth and what concerns them about their future. So, with the last week or so being the rollercoaster ride that it was, I started thinking about what a learning opportunity this is for everyone, especially our youth.

The problem is that many of them aren’t paying attention. Of course, can you blame them? The financial markets and the economy, in general, are not subjects that are discussed in the halls of our schools. Our business teachers are doing a great job of getting the discussions flowing, but once the students leave, the discussion shouldn’t stop there.

I encourage all parents to keep the lines open with their kids and talk to them about all the excitement going on around. There are a lot of questions, both from adults and youth, and by communicating with each other and exploring each others questions, we become better educated about where we are.

Our youth will be the ones on Wall Street soon. Let’s make them prepared to not make our mistakes.

Entry Filed under: Junior Achievement, Financial literacy