The video games boosting kids’ financial literacy
The video games boosting kids’ financial literacy
The video games boosting kids’ financial literacy
June, 24, 2024
Summary
New research from ING reveals that while most Australians find traditional financial education confusing (76%) and boring (69%), 71% see gaming as a valuable learning tool. Among Aussie gamers, 38% say gaming has improved their saving habits, and 58% would play financial literacy games. Popular games like The Sims, Minecraft, and Financial Football teach skills such as budgeting, saving, and understanding profit/loss. Gen Z is especially receptive, with 77% gaining financial knowledge from games. One example is Emma, who credits The Sims with teaching her budgeting skills that helped her save $12,000 and move out at 18.
Reference
The Educator. (2024, June 21). The video games boosting kids’ financial literacy. The Educator K/12. https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/the-video-games-boosting-kids-financial-literacy/284974