These debit cards let your child learn how to manage money while still giving you plenty of oversight and control.

On days when your kids can’t go out to play, you can always depend on card games to provide some fun and entertainment. They are a great alternative to TV, video games and the cell phone.

Getting credit cards for kids can age you. I should know; even though I write about credit cards for a living, the idea of sharing my carefully curated credit score with my kids was harrowing.