Main Lesson
1. Warm-up
a. Talk about family/children
b. What age were you when you got your first phone?
c. Should children start using smartphones at a young age?
2. Listen
3. Practice
1. What was the main cause of the child’s online purchase?
A. A security flaw in the app
B. Lack of parental supervision
C. A misunderstanding during delivery
D. A promotion on the shopping site
2. Why is $26 considered a notable amount in the story?
A. It shows that onions are generally expensive
B. It proves delivery companies overcharge
C. It highlights how accidental purchases can become costly
D. It represents the average cost of groceries in the US
3. What can be inferred about the 31% of parents mentioned in the survey?
A. They intentionally allowed their children to buy things
B. They monitor all their children’s online activity
C. They experienced unauthorized purchases by their children
D. They think online shopping is dangerous
4. What does the text imply about the children who spent over $300 online?
A. They were probably influenced by friends
B. They were likely older and more tech-savvy
C. They were forced to buy expensive items
D. Their parents helped them make the purchases
6. What is hinted about cryptocurrency purchases by children?
A. They were mostly scams
B. They were made by mistake
C. They were likely made by teenagers, not young children
D. They were encouraged by schools
Answers
- B – Lack of parental supervision
- C – Highlights how accidental purchases can become costly
- C – They experienced unauthorized purchases by their children
- B – They were likely older and more tech-savvy
- C – They were likely made by teenagers, not young children
4. Discuss
• What are your thoughts on Talker Research’s findings?
• Is it normal for parents in your country to give kids an allowance?
• Would you give your kids an allowance or make them work for it?
• How did you learn about spending and saving when you were growing up?
• If you had kids, how would you teach them how to manage their money?
• Have you ever bought something online by mistake?
• Have you ever regretted not buying something?
• When was the last time you made an impulse purchase?