Protecting Your Kid’s Financial Future Online (cause cringe is out, secure is in)

Let’s be real—raising kids in the digital age is like trying to keep a raccoon out of a snack cabinet. They’re curious, tech-savvy and one click away from giving their allowance to a fake influencer named “CryptoKev.” 

Teach Them to Be Skeptical 
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That “free Roblox gift card” is just a scam wrapped in pixels. 

Passwords Are Like Underwear 
Don’t share them. Change them often. Never leave them lying around. 

Oversharing Is So 2010 
Remind your kids that posting their school name, birthday or pet’s name is basically handing hackers a cheat sheet. 

Monitor Without Being Creepy 
Use parental controls, but also talk to your kids. Trust is the best firewall. 

Make Money Talk Normal 
Explain what phishing is, how fraud works and why their Venmo shouldn’t be public. Normalize financial literacy early. 

Parenting in the digital world isn’t about locking everything down—it’s about empowering your kids to swipe smart and scroll safe. You’re not raising paranoid little robots. You’re raising confident humans who know how to spot sketchy stuff online, flex their financial smarts and still enjoy the memes. That’s the real glow-up. 

And if you’re wondering how to help them build those money muscles, Georgia United’s youth accounts are a solid place to start. They’re designed to grow with your child, offering age-appropriate tools and guidance that make saving and spending feel less like homework and more like a flex. No pressure, just possibilities.