Children asking about money ‘more often’

PARENTS are having the facts of life talk with their children earlier and more often but it’s not the birds and bees they’re discussing — it’s money and personal finance.

Since the recession began, parents say they’ve been broaching the subject more frequently with their offspring and that their children are also more likely to raise it with them.

Almost three-quarters (74%) of children “very often” ask their parents questions relating to money and personal finances, research for National Irish Bank found.