People can do a lot of things with money. They can buy or build a house. Cars, clothes, food—almost everything we need or use takes money. We can make some things. We can raise or grow some foods. When we do that we save money.
You might have an allowance, or you might earn money for the things you need each week. Money is going to be important to you all of your life. Now is a good time to learn how to manage it.
(Bear handbook page 112)
Bear Trail – Family
Do four requirements
13a – Go grocery shopping with a parent or other adult member of your family.
13b – Set up a savings account.
13c – Keep a record of how you spend money for 2 weeks.
13d – Pretend you are shopping for a car for your family.
13e – Discuss family finances with a parent or guardian.
13f – Play a board game with your family that involves the use of play money.
13g – With an adult, figure out how much it costs for each person in your home to eat one meal.
