By skyforbes 
Instant purchases, flashy deals and endless products. Here’s how to guide kids and teens to make smarter financial choices in the digital marketplace.
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Introduction
For today’s kids and teens, shopping isn’t just at the mall, it’s in their pockets. With TikTok Shops, Shopee, Amazon and countless other online marketplaces, they can browse, click and buy in seconds.
While digital shopping offers convenience and variety, it also introduces risks: impulse spending, scams and oversharing personal data. Instead of banning it, parents and educators can turn digital spending into a powerful tool for teaching financial literacy and smart decision-making.
Why kids love online shopping
- Instant gratification: See it, click it and own it, fast deliveries reinforce the thrill.
- Influencer power: TikTok creators and YouTubers normalize haul culture and endless buying.
- Gamified discounts: Flash sales, countdown timers and free shipping tricks push quick decisions.
- Social validation: Purchases are often shared online, linking spending to status.