By Lisa Chapman
Save Your Child from Financial Failure
It’s no secret that America’s children are growing up in a society dominated by media and advertising. But do we fully understand the power these messages have over our children, and how drastically it affects their financial future, even the very quality of their lives?
In this post, we’ll consider:
- How manipulative advertising targets children
- The powerful emotional appeal to BUY has them hooked
- “Immediate gratification” is introduced at a tender age
- Advertisements influence toddlers, then escalate with each target age
And how advertisers contribute to financial crisis in the US:
- Little to no “Financial Literacy” training is offered to help you …read more
