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When friends push you to spend

How to say no and still have fun

Level 4: Staying safe with money · from age 8 · 3 minutes · 4 Kesho Stars

The story

After school, Juma’s friends go to buy chips for KES 100 a plate. Juma has KES 100 in My wallet, and he’s saving for a bike.

The big idea

It’s OK to say, “I’m saving for something.” Most people respect a plan.

Ask at home

Ask your child what they could say if friends push them to spend.

The full lesson, with its questions and Kesho Stars, is in the myKesho kids app.

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