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Why Teenagers Should Learn Money Skills Early | Yoon Pyae Theingi | TEDxTeacher Su Intl School

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Warm-up Questions

What money skills do you think teenagers should learn before they become adults?
In your opinion, why might learning money skills early lead to “future happiness”?
What problems can happen if people wait too long to learn about saving and spending?

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Why Teenagers Should Learn Money Skills Early | Yoon Pyae Theingi | TEDxTeacher Su Intl School

Why start learning money skills now? (00:00 – 01:36)

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1. What does the speaker say the topic is a “secret” to?

Getting good grades
Being popular at school
Future happiness
Winning competitions

2. What does the speaker say is a “totally wrong idea”?

Parents should not give teenagers money
Teenagers should never spend money
Teenagers should only buy trendy clothes
Teenagers don’t need to worry about money skills yet

3. What comparison does the speaker use to describe waiting until adulthood to learn money skills?

Like studying after an exam
Like learning to drive without a car
Like planting a tree in winter
Like trying to learn how to swim when you're already drowning

Why Teenagers Should Learn Money Skills Early | Yoon Pyae Theingi | TEDxTeacher Su Intl School

Rule 1: Know the difference (needs vs. wants) (01:36 – 02:28)

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1. According to the speaker, which items are described as “essential things”?

Food, water, and school supplies
The latest phone and trendy clothes
Skincare products and gifts
An expensive watch and a new shirt

2. What problem can happen if you spend all your money on non-essential things?

You will never need a job
You will get more free time
You will have nothing left for your needs
You will become richer quickly

3. What does the speaker call this way of choosing what to pay for first?

Smart spending
Quick shopping
Easy earning
Lucky saving

Why Teenagers Should Learn Money Skills Early | Yoon Pyae Theingi | TEDxTeacher Su Intl School

Rule 2: Pay yourself first + money as a tool (02:28 – 04:34)

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1. What does “pay yourself first” mean in the talk?

Save money immediately when you get money
Ask your parents for more money first
Only spend money if your friends spend it
Buy something fun before paying bills

2. In the example, if you get 10,000, how much does the speaker suggest saving immediately?

1,000
5,000
10,000
100

3. How does the speaker describe money near the end of the talk?

Money is the only goal
Money is luck
Money is a tool
Money is always dangerous

Why Teenagers Should Learn Money Skills Early | Yoon Pyae Theingi | TEDxTeacher Su Intl School

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1. What is the main purpose of the talk?

To explain why teenagers should start building money habits early
To teach advanced investing strategies for adults
To explain how to make money quickly online
To argue that teenagers should never spend money

2. Which pair best matches the talk’s “two golden rule” idea?

Borrow more; spend more
Know the difference; pay yourself first
Buy cheap; sell expensive
Work harder; study longer

3. According to the speaker, what is one benefit of controlling your money?

You always have the newest phone
You feel safe, calm and prepared
You can avoid learning discipline
You never need to plan

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Why Teenagers Should Learn Money Skills Early | Yoon Pyae Theingi | TEDxTeacher Su Intl School

What are some “essential things” for a teenager in your country, and what are common “desired” things?
Do you agree that waiting to learn money skills is like “trying to learn how to swim when you're already drowning”? Why or why not?
If you received some money today, how would you use the two rules from the talk?
The speaker says, “money is a tool.” What does that mean in real life, and how can people avoid letting money “control” them?