Third graders and Bitcoin

[lienfaye]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.
However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

The new generation kids are already expose to the current technology and has an access on the internet. If they have knowledge about Bitcoin then probably they heard it on different social media platforms. It's a good thing that at a young age they're already aware of Bitcoin.

Moreover, you as their teacher can guide them on what Bitcoin really is as a virtual currency. So they would not think it's a scam, like what we often see on news addressing Bitcoin as scam. But the truth is, it is only use as tool by these scammers. So through you, they will be enlighten on its purpose and why Bitcoin is existing.

[Rupok]

Now everyone is aware about virtual world, there is no student who does not know about virtual world.  Most of the people in the world now have a mobile phone and everyone is using the internet. As Bitcoin is a virtual currency and it is run through the internet, everyone is aware of it now.The virtual world is a great thing that they already know about it. Everyone has the right to know about Bitcoin and its economy.  Economics is a very important topic in people's lives so I think it's great to let kids know about Bitcoin.Since economists have classes on the topic, teachers can guide them on how Bitcoin is a virtual currency and how it can play a role in the economy.

[SyndicateLabs]

I'm not sure what your discussion with those students has to do with crypto or money matters, but the way I was taught and the things that I hope by the kids around me are real. grasping some basic ideas about matter. Many people put dangerous information from their own life experiences into innocent brains, it is better to be clear about the material value to contribute to society from an early age as how to Connecting people closer together, when talking about children or like me when I was young, I want to understand more about life with moral values ​​rather than learning applied and sometimes dry knowledge. It might have something to do with the delivery or the message people put into each lesson, but I'm really a big fan of anyone who has an idea to help kids understand more helpful attachments about money in life.

[Helena Yu]

Now everyone is aware about virtual world, there is no student who does not know about virtual world.  Most of the people in the world now have a mobile phone and everyone is using the internet. As Bitcoin is a virtual currency and it is run through the internet, everyone is aware of it now.The virtual world is a great thing that they already know about it. Everyone has the right to know about Bitcoin and its economy.  Economics is a very important topic in people's lives so I think it's great to let kids know about Bitcoin.Since economists have classes on the topic, teachers can guide them on how Bitcoin is a virtual currency and how it can play a role in the economy.

Even every kids has a cell phone, it's impossible for them to know virtual currency like Bitcoin because they're don't care with money and only know about mobile game. I don't think it's good to teach Bitcoin to third graders because it's too early and they might not interested about it. It's fine just to mention it and explain a little bit, but it's must be teached about investment and assets subject, so as a teacher need to mention other asset than Bitcoin.

[Smack That Ace]

Third graders? Nothing bad about teaching young students about Bitcoin, but if I remember it correctly the lessons when I was a third grader were simply multiplication and division, decimals, and a bit of fractions.

Did you really speak a lot about Bitcoin to these young children? I'm curious what you taught them.

I remember in 3rd grade, we had just learned the multiplication table and started learning simple calculations. I would be more curious than you, what do those kids know about bitcoin? Or do they only see the image of bitcoin when we are using the iPad to watch cartoons or play games? My 5 year old son also knows bitcoin every time I give them a physical bitcoin to play with, but other than that they know nothing else.
And I also want to ask OP, what do you teach kids about bitcoin, while they don't even know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide?

That's why I doubt OP's story. Third graders aren't even fully-equipped to do basic math. I understand there's the lesson about money but the point of that lesson is still basic math. How could a teacher then integrate Bitcoin to that subject?

And also, is there not a standard or approved syllabus in teaching these third graders? Can a teacher freely inject topics in a subject?

I don't doubt the OP, but I would also disagree if he taught bitcoin to those 3rd graders, they're too small, and bitcoin really isn't appropriate at that age. After all, bitcoin is money too, if we can teach them about bitcoin, we can also teach them about other ways of making money. If teaching children to earn money at an early age is beneficial, I think the education industry has applied it for many years, we don't have to wait for bitcoin to be born before we realize it.

I want everyone to know and use bitcoin because it will help bitcoin as well as ourselves. But we need to have the right educational perspective, not teaching indiscriminately knowledge unsuitable for children.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.
However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

I'm not really sure of the whole story you're telling and also doubt what benefit they will get from your class third graders are young enough to understand bitcoin and my assumption is they listen to bitcoin from YouTube and Tiktok channels and I'm also sure they never listen to the video in its entirety. The age of class III students ranges from 7-8 years for Elementary School (SD) and 14-15 for Junior High School (SMP) and 16-17 for Senior High School (SMA). Assuming that age, it is almost certain that they cannot see any opportunities in bitcoin, because it is not the time for them to think about money in the learning process in formal schools.

But for ordinary classes explaining that bitcoin is a virtual currency is not a problem, because this is the first educational step for them to know what bitcoin is. But to get involved as far as investing and trading this is not the time for them. At least knowing about bitcoin is enough at this stage for them and later they can continue to find out more after college (University).

[SOKO-DEKE]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.

The term "Bitcoin" is not new to the world at this point; many people have heard of it or have even i
across it on various social media platforms. Therefore, the fact that I may heard kids talking about Bitcoin it will never be a surprising thing to me because nowadays kids have easy access to the internet because of their exposed to technology, which makes it easy for them to learn new things. Actually, a lot of kids nowadays might have parents or other relatives that use bitcoin, which would help them understand what it is.So I'll say that it's okay for young kids between the ages of 7-9 to start learning about Bitcoin, and I think that is a fantastic opportunity for them.

However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

It is always wonderful to be around kids that are have given a listening ears because it will be simpler to impart knowledge to them. If you can, try to schedule the second Bitcoin lesson with those pupils at a time that works for them so that it won't interfere with your focus on your schoolwork. I'll encourage you not to delve too deeply into Bitcoin; instead, just teach the kids the fundamentals for the time being. This is because some Bitcoin-related topics can be too advanced for their developing minds.

[Gallar]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.
However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

Third graders, but they already know about bitcoin. It would be great if your story is true. Because what I know and experienced, when I was in the third grade of elementary school, I had not thought about assets or anything related to investment. My friends are also at that age, no one has thought about things like investing. Bitcoin also didn't exist when I was young. But with today's progress, children are also familiar with investment assets like bitcoin. If they continue to explore it, they will definitely be more and more interested in bitcoin. It could even be that when they are quite mature, such as entering high school, they might start investing in bitcoin. I think those kids are really lucky, getting to know bitcoin at a very young age.

And I'm also very happy because bitcoin can be recognized by children, even as you say, they really like it. Hope you can meet those kids again.

[fuguebtc]

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 It's a good thing that at a young age they're already aware of Bitcoin.

I just wanted to ask you, to a 3rd grader who doesn't even know fundamental math problems like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, how would they benefit if they knew about bitcoin? You enter this market for money and making money is really important for children who are not literate, is it beneficial? Teaching children about bitcoin and finance is good, but we need to choose the right time and age to promote the most effective. Don't try to do redundant work that wastes both your time and theirs.

[Bitcoin_people]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.
However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

It's great to know and teach kids about science at such a young age. Teaching them a spiritual relationship to Bitcoin from a young age will make them more interested in Bitcoin in the future. But first you have to teach the kids according to textbooks and discuss something about Bitcoin like once a week. And if you teach young children like this, they will try to figure out different parts of Bitcoin in the future. It is good that children should be taught about Bitcoin but there is a suitable time for everything and Bitcoin should be taught at that time I believe it.

[Cookdata]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.
However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

When you meet with them the next time, tell them about the impact of Bitcoin on the economy, individuals, and corporate companies. Don't tell them to invest right now, they are kids but you can still educate them on that aspect, don't forget to show them how governments have influenced public opinion against investing in Bitcoin. I'm confident that when they learn about this, they will be eager to share their newfound knowledge with their inquisitive parents at home. If their parents are receptive to their children's discussions, it can be an effective and harmless way to spread adoption and educate others about Bitcoin, fostering a positive understanding without any negativity or animosity.

[kryptqnick]

I don't think it's appropriate to teach children before the age of 10 about Bitcoin and things related to trading and the like, there are much more important things for children of this age.

Also, I do not know what the legal position is towards teaching minor children things that may be prohibited in many countries and involve risks, such as Bitcoin and trading.

Don't forget the parents' attitude towards this as well, I'm sure many parents of young students will not like this.

But that's if it's about investment. Teaching kids what money is, how it works, and how it can be used is IMO totally normal and can be done at a very young age. Kids need to understand money, what it can buy and what reasonable spending it, and getting some basic notions of different kinds of money (including Bitcoin) seems like a very neutral and age-appropriate topic to me.
Oh, the op mentioned that it was a maths lesson, and I've remembered that I teach the basics of maths and logic to a 7-year-old, and one of the official books for the subject actually has tasks that work with money denominations (like dollars and cents), how they add up etc. So money can already be in the program, and mentioning Bitcoin is just a reasonable addition from a teacher in such a case.

[BitDane]

The people in Congress don't understand the basics of Bitcoin, their tweets are pieces of evidence of it. But if the kid is really interested in Bitcoin, nothing stops them from reading or watching youtube discussions about it.

I wonder what would be the ground for this kids to get interested in Bitcoin?  Aside from watching animated movie or cartoons that discuss about Bitcoin, I do not see any possible interest this kids may have.  Yes they may know Bitcoin by name but I doubt they will dig deeper than what they have watched in animated film or clip.  Unless older people drive this kids into learning more about Bitcoin, kids will always take interest in fun activities and will often deviates from serious things since their nature at that age is to explore and have fun.  I doubt kids at that age finds fun in exploring serious matter about Bitcoin. 

I don't think it's appropriate to teach children before the age of 10 about Bitcoin and things related to trading and the like, there are much more important things for children of this age.

Also, I do not know what the legal position is towards teaching minor children things that may be prohibited in many countries and involve risks, such as Bitcoin and trading.

Don't forget the parents' attitude towards this as well, I'm sure many parents of young students will not like this.

But that's if it's about investment. Teaching kids what money is, how it works, and how it can be used is IMO totally normal and can be done at a very young age. Kids need to understand money, what it can buy and what reasonable spending it, and getting some basic notions of different kinds of money (including Bitcoin) seems like a very neutral and age-appropriate topic to me.
Oh, the op mentioned that it was a maths lesson, and I've remembered that I teach the basics of maths and logic to a 7-year-old, and one of the official books for the subject actually has tasks that work with money denominations (like dollars and cents), how they add up etc. So money can already be in the program, and mentioning Bitcoin is just a reasonable addition from a teacher in such a case.

Yeah this is also another reason exchanges and trading platform allow 18+ people?  And reason why kids needs parental consent when parent used their kids name for investment?  Because kids are not supposed to deal with investment at that early age.  They are incapable of weighing pros and cons of the complexity of trades and investment.  Adding and subtracting with numbers are way different in equating the possibility of profit in a trade.  Yes mentioning Bitcoin as an example or as unit of measures in an example mathematical computation is ok, but teaching kids about economics of Bitcoin at such young age will only burden them.

[cydrix]

It is perfectly acceptable for third graders to comprehend bitcoin technology. Knowledge gained in school is not a reliable indicator of intelligence or brilliance. There are some people who work extremely hard in school to rank at the top of their class, but they have low IQ scores overall. Anyone can succeed in life and become wealthy despite being in the third grade. The best students are not necessarily the wealthiest students. Because bitcoin technology is not graded in a classroom, anyone can be interested in learning about it and investing. It is best to test your children's IQ at a young age.

[Silberman]

I had a math class with third graders of which we discussed money I told them about virtual and real money of which I was very shocked and happy that they had knowledge about Bitcoin.
However we ended the class after we had spoken alot about Bitcoin they were soo happy and loved the class also
Like wow being with the kids was a nice time for them and I to get to know Bitcoin better look forward to having a class with them next week

It is not that surprising if you ask me, new generations will always adapt the fastest to the new technologies being developed, as those technologies have always existed since they were born and they cannot imagine how the world was before them, on the other hand those which were born after those technologies were created and grew in a world without them have a lot of problems to adapt to them, so while the older generations are resisting bitcoin and are skeptical about it, the youngest generations are already using it and investing in it, and once those older generations get replaced we may get to see friendlier laws passed all around the world.

[Yatsan]

It is perfectly acceptable for third graders to comprehend bitcoin technology. Knowledge gained in school is not a reliable indicator of intelligence or brilliance. There are some people who work extremely hard in school to rank at the top of their class, but they have low IQ scores overall. Anyone can succeed in life and become wealthy despite being in the third grade. The best students are not necessarily the wealthiest students. Because bitcoin technology is not graded in a classroom, anyone can be interested in learning about it and investing. It is best to test your children's IQ at a young age.

What for? To learn taking the risk at an early age? I didagree. There's this thing called stages of development. Allow children to enjoy their youth and if you re a parent who is eager to share the idea of Bitcoin technology to your child, wait for the right time where they would be interested of earning profit to buy the things that they want. Keep in mind that this technology has risks involved.You don't want to break their assumptions if ever they would encounter uncertainties early. Wait for them to have that curiosity and have the interest to ask. Learning this technology is okay but do you have the assurance that things would be limited in such way? Ofcourse they would explore it which is why they need to be ready first.