Managing Digital Spending: A Guide for Parents

In an always-on digital world, spending is an ordinary part of daily family online life. 

Keeping tabs on all this spending can feel difficult. But teaching your child to manage their online spending is important for now and the future. 

Click on the image for ideas that can help you take control and support your child to build positive spending habits online. 

Sep 2025

 In-game spending can be   problematic with some children   and young people. The urgency   to level up, to look unique, to   be better than your friends,   and to top all this off the   persuasive techniques that   games companies use.

 Internet Matters have an   excellent guide for parents   which includes:

  • How do children spend money while gaming.
  • How does in-game currency work.
  • The benefits and risks
  • Supporting resources, and more.

 You can view the guide HERE.