When parents lack confidence or control of their own financial situation, they can be less willing to talk about money with their children. But data shows that avoiding discussions about finances in the home can be a bad thing for children later on in life. What's so bad about not discussing money in your home? How can teens spark more financial conversations with family and friends? Find out in this week's episode of FinCap Friday below:

Click here to access the Kahoot quiz and discussion prompt. For an additional resource about this week's topic, tune into this NPR Life Kit episode about teaching kids about money.

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About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!