Dear Queenie,
My parents talk about their finances in front of me. They are not poor, but they’re not exactly loaded either. They talk about their credit card debt and how much payment they are making.
I’m only in high school and this bothers me. There’s nothing I can do about it and I’m worried that something bad is going to happen.
Queenie, why do they want to scare me like this?—Worried teenager
Dear Worried,
Apparently your parents think you are old enough to start learning about budgeting and financial management.
When they start talking about their finances ask them questions about the things that worry you. My guess is that they will give you straight answers and will be pleased that you are taking an interest – and hopefully learning some valuable life lessons.
