ERIC Number: EJ1424894
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
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Parents' Perspectives on Teaching Preschool Children on Financial Saving and Sharing Need
Eleni Tympa; Vasiliki Karavida; Alexandra Nousia; Eleni Kanellopoulou
Journal of Social Studies Education Research, v15 n1 p38-56 2024
Financial literacy, viewed not only as a fundamental skill but also as an investment, proves valuable for individuals, aiding them in making sound financial decisions and savings. In the current societal landscape, where financial responsibilities are important, instilling financial education early on through suitable programs becomes pivotal, particularly for the younger generation. This study aims to examine parental viewpoints regarding their children's money literacy and management, aiming to enhance social-emotional skills related to saving and giving within the preschool classroom. The study spanned two months and encompassed 101 children and their families. The project was introduced to parents, and 36 volunteer parents were selected to participate. An educational program focusing on money management and donations was executed within the classroom. Official permission from the preschool municipality administration office was obtained, and all participants provided written consent for their involvement. According to the parents, their children acquired money management skills and relished the process of collecting and donating savings to other children in need. In interviews, participating parents expressed feeling active and enthusiastic about their involvement in the school program, highlighting the productive interaction between them and the teachers.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Parents, Money Management, Financial Education, Social Emotional Learning, Sharing Behavior, Parent Attitudes, Preschool Education, Parent Student Relationship
Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Greece
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