We all want the best for our children. We want them to have good values and an education that will help them become successful. And, of course, part of that education includes learning how to manage money: how to earn it, save and invest it, how to stay out of debt, etc.

Kids today are targeted by mass marketers pushing the message, "Buy everything and anything you want now!" In addition, money is more abstract than it used to be. Seeing mom and dad use credit cards, debit cards, ATMs, and the Internet, instead of cash, can be confusing for children.

How can you impart the wisdom your experiences have taught you about financial matters? How can you get the attention of children who live in a high-speed, high-tech, insatiable consumer society? How can they learn and practice habits based on healthy financial values? Here you'll find several answers and ideas.