When Should You Start Teaching Kids About Money?

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When Should You Start Teaching Kids About Money?

Length: 24min
Financial
Released on 11/25/2025
Published by Faith Finance

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6 As parents, we often wonder when to begin teaching our kids about money. The simple answer? It’s never too early. In fact, a study by Purdue University found that most of our lifelong money habits are formed by the age of seven. That’s a sobering realization—but also a hopeful one. Because with intentionality and biblical wisdom, we can help our children become faithful stewards from an early age. Here’s how to begin—step by step.