What is money parenting?

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What is money parenting and how does it differ across Asian cultures? Based on the Eastspring Asia Money Parenting survey, here’s a quick peek at the statistics! Take our money parenting quiz today to find out your persona and where you stand in comparison to these results.

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‘Money Parenting’ — the process of educating children on the financial and social responsibilities that come with money

Money parenting in Asia at a glance

Age where most Asian children start learning about money

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59%

of parents think both are responsible for money parenting

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51%

But most Asian parents don’t know if they’ve been successful at money parenting

Confidence in money parenting varies...

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4th

0.68

4th

0.67

4th

0.64

4th

0.61

4th

0.59

4th

0.50

 

The 4 money goals Asian parents want their children to achieve

Children should learn...

The value
of money

Budget
and savings

A want
vs a need

Money needs
to be earned

So HOW do children learn about money?

Through experience, with some parental guidance

With a savings account their parents started for them

With a savings box

In what WAYS can parents help their children?

43%

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want to learn more about money management themselves

35%

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want to know what OTHER parents are doing

Know your money parenting persona for best results

5 money parenting styles

Freestylers

“My children should learn through experience”

Facilitators

“I want my children to be personally responsible”

Nurturers

“My children should cultivate proper money values”

Go-getters

“I will actively teach my children to manage their finances”

Balancers

“Money matters, but other things are just as important”

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