‘Mom, can I buy stocks?’ Teachable moments from GameStop

The recent stock market mania over the video game company GameStop, which this week was scrutinized by Congress, has provided a teachable moment for kids. The Associated Press talked to a few parents and financial experts for their tips on talking with kids about investing and the often confusing behavior of financial markets. Experts and parents emphasize teaching kids early about money, keeping the discussions simple but interesting, and letting kids practice investing. Once they have the basics down, a broader discussion about picking companies and understanding risk is essential.