Is it good to give money to a preschooler when he goes to school?

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I think doing this once in a while as a treat is a good thing. Not only does he get to feel like a big boys and feel special, but kids are never too young to learn the value of money....Show more

I cant believe a preschooler needs any money. The preschool in my neighborhood is only 2-3 hours long depending on the childs age. Even if it is longer where you live, I would think it would be best to pack your childs lunch and maybe once in a while let him choose somthing from the canteen as a special treat. This way you know what he is eating on a daily basis....Show more

I have a preschooler and he is beyond the point of putting things in his mouth that aren't supposed to be there. If I send money with him to school, I usually put it in a ziplock baggie with an explanation of what it is to be used for on a piece of paper. We have snack days every Friday. They cost 25 cents, so I doubt we'll go broke letting him buy something once or twice a month....Show more

I wouldn't do that for a few reasons: 1) the risk of him losing the money is pretty high, 2) the risk of him or another student placing money in their mouths and swallowing it is a potential problem (believe me, preschoolers put everything in their mouths!) and 3) do you really want your preschooler choosing what his snacks are? Chances are he won't be making very healthy choices. If you think he's still hungry, pack an extra snack for him-skip sending him with money....Show more

It is no problem as long as your child has the resposibility to use it for snacks. I give my daughter money school lunch and snacks. she feels like a big girl when she can pay for her own stuff. also it depends on how much money you are giving your child. You don't want your child walking around school with more than at least 5 dollars....Show more