Equip children with the credit card does not hurt, just from one side to give a positive thing because it can train the child to manage his finances. But there are some noteworthy things that parents will equip their children credit cards.

Of course everyone has a different view about granting credit cards supplementation in children aged adolescents.

“Giving credit cards to children is a training trust and responsibility are extraordinary, both for parents and for children themselves,” said Maria Sukrisman, Vice President, Card & Strategic MarCom Head, Citibank.

He explained that credit card issuers in Indonesia generally allow supplementation for children who already have identification such as ID cards, namely the age of 17 years.

The majority of parents agree that children should learn to be independent. They are taught early on saving and budgeting and, if necessary, be able to earn my own income. One way that can be achieved in teaching children how to manage finances is to give credit card.

Large profit from credit cards is to avoid the risk of carrying too much cash.
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