Explain Bitcoin to a toddler

[Pablo-wood]

If I was to explain Bitcoin to a toddler I will simply say Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency use for making payment (transaction) just like the regular money (fiat) they have ever seen.

The only difference is it doesn't have a physical form (element ). Boom I should be expecting a question like what is cryptocurrency? because obviously it will sound like jagons in their ears. Then I will break it down into two fractions

• crypto

I will simply use the word secret or hidden. I will bring their imagination towards picturing having a game on their tablet and earning some coins for every progress the make while playing the game. Then make them imagine spending those coins earned on real items

• Currency

Now it will be easier to relay currency to them pointing back to the coin the earned while playing their game and because they have the ability to spend that coin then it becomes a currency. Currency simply meaning money
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[pakhitheboss]

Why do you want to explain Bitcoin to a toddler? I do not think anyone needs to be explained about Bitcoin in 2024 as it has existed for more than a decade now. I am not sure what compelled you to create such a topic that does not make any impact as Bitcoin is not as new as how you are trying to present it.

[Pablo-wood]

Why do you want to explain Bitcoin to a toddler? I do not think anyone needs to be explained about Bitcoin in 2024 as it has existed for more than a decade now. I am not sure what compelled you to create such a topic that does not make any impact as Bitcoin is not as new as how you are trying to present it.

Will you tell me a toddler is has knowledgeable as you are? There was no point criticising if you knew you won't add value to the post

[pakhitheboss]

Will you tell me a toddler is has knowledgeable as you are? There was no point criticising if you knew you won't add value to the post

A toddler (age group 1 to 3) won't understand day-to-day life as they are just beginning. I do not understand what is the point of making him/her understand Bitcoin. My question again to you is why do you want a toddler to understand Bitcoin? What is the point of creating such a topic that does not make any sense?

[promise444c5]

Will you tell me a toddler is has knowledgeable as you are? There was no point criticising if you knew you won't add value to the post

What do you mean as toddler here, is it based  on age or someone who has no knowledge of Bitcoin...
If it's someone that has no knowledge of Bitcoin, then explaining shouldn't be hard.
Though they might not know what really is Bitcoin but they must and would have heard about it in one way or the other... Bitcoin is known but people are still ignorant about what it is  all about . Well I wouldn't use  it the game aspect you  used in your explanation it's more like explaining it in a way that they can get free coins by minning and minning isn't something easy, at the same time it requires technical knowledge and some related... to setup.
Thus, you can just explain it in an investment way, where they can exchange their Fiat currency  into a form of a digital  currency  but as a [Bitcoin]  to increase their privacy and control how they spend their money  without any influence from third party like government (if you try using decentralized system they might not understand either).I think this should work unless you need to go further towards explaining more about the world of blockchain itself...

[Pablo-wood]

We shouldn't underestimate the Genzs. I.mean the wisdom and knowledge this kids manifest at early age is so mind  blowing. Don't be shocked that a child of two already knows what money is. And at the same time their brain is so sharp that the easy take note of every discussion you make as an adult

[BlackBoss_]

Teaching Bitcoin to children is a very hot topic, there are many threads about this attempts and you can read past discussions and learn from them too.

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Invitation to teach Bitcoin in a school
School Students learning bitcoin basics in Slovakia..

[mk4]

Toddler, you say? "Goo goo, ga ga, beep boop!"

In all seriousness, if I had a 10-year-old child: "So you want to buy something online, maybe a new game or a toy? Well, Bitcoin is a special kind of money that lets you do that without needing to ask a grown-up for permission. You totally get to decide what you want to do with it!" *queue me explaining how the government doesn't always have your best interests*

[Apocollapse]

We shouldn't underestimate the Genzs. I.mean the wisdom and knowledge this kids manifest at early age is so mind  blowing. Don't be shocked that a child of two already knows what money is. And at the same time their brain is so sharp that the easy take note of every discussion you make as an adult

What's exactly the relation between a toddler and Gen Z? Gen Z born in 1997-2012 which mean the current ages are between 12-27.

A 1-3 years old toddler didn't even understand what's money, hopefully they can speak, some toddler can't even speak at that ages due to speech delay. It's not make sense at all to teach them at such age.

I would teach them when they're at least 6 years old, maybe I will define Bitcoin is a currency same to fiat, but in digital form, that's all. If you mention "cryptocurrency" or other buzz words, it would confuse them.

[tvplus006]

We shouldn't underestimate the Genzs. I.mean the wisdom and knowledge this kids manifest at early age is so mind  blowing. Don't be shocked that a child of two already knows what money is. And at the same time their brain is so sharp that the easy take note of every discussion you make as an adult

And why did you decide to focus on explaining Bitcoin, because there are so many interesting things around? For example, you could first explain to your child what quantum mechanics is and what the meaning of life is. Or maybe you just need to buy sweets for your child, and this will bring him the most joy.

[SatoPrincess]

Leave the kids to have fun and enjoy their childhood. Worrying about money is a grownup’s problem, children at that age should be allowed to explore their creative side. What advantage is there in teaching young kids about bitcoin? There are cartoons that teach bitcoin, you might want to save them for your kids. Children love cartoons so they won’t find it boring although I doubt a toddler will be able to understand the concept of bitcoin.

What is Bitcoin? Easy Peasy Finance for Kids and Beginners

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[PrivacyG]

Let the toddler live their toddler life happily.  Life was happier when I did not know about Money, Governments and how life generally works.  If they ask what is Bitcoin, then Bitcoin is Money but better.  A better explanation should be reserved for the future when they start understanding more and asking more questions.

After all, I do not even know whether it is at all a good idea to have your toddler know that you are interested in Bitcoin.  Simply because toddlers do not know how to shut up, and this information could easily reach the wrong ears.  I once had a toddler come up to me and whisper to my ear that their dad has some stuff in a safe.  I would never want somebody else to know where I hold my Seed, Money or other valuable stuff.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Honestly isnt this too much? As a parent would you introduced crypto to that early age? Toddler is something like dont have much knowledges about a lot of things so for me this isnt good. How about teach them good manners and how to enjoy their life as a toddler like others, theres time for financial awareness and that isnt during toddler stage of any child.

Let them enjoy for a while its not about always money.

[PrivacyG]

Let them enjoy for a while its not about always money.

I am pretty sure it took me more than 10 years of living to understand what Money is and its value.  Up to that point, Money is just paper that gives you toys and sweets.  Giving them a hint or two or providing simple answers to their questions is something, but trying to make a toddler understand Money is in my opinion way too much.

[lovesmayfamilis]

As a parent, I wonder why I should explain Bitcoin to my children. Children do not know the value of money. They have different values and different interests. Why not let children live their childhood to the fullest, making every effort so that they do not think about how much their toys, food, and sweets cost? Being completely under the protection of parents is part of the future of a normal mentally healthy person who, when he grows up, will be able to quickly understand the entire financial system since his psyche has not been touched by the problems of adults.

[TopTort777]

Crypto will probably be the last thing I would explain to a toddler. So much things to explore and experience, so why would I load him with knowledge and skills toddler would use no sooner than in 10-15 years? Teenager I think is the entry age for getting familiar with crypto. Every time I see topic about explaining and teaching crypto to a very young generation, I start to feel like parents are selfish people. Because the main goal of that activity imho is to create a situation when kid starts to earn and become rich as early as possible, so parents would have more time to use his wealth. Kids should enjoy life, childhood. Because money come and go, they can be earned anytime when they are adults, but there is no time machine to get back to childhood and get all missed childish opportunities.

[Peanutswar]

I guess that too much exaggerated that you will teach the use of the bitcoin to a toddler they don't get what you are saying at all, instead they will just focus with the things near to them and let them be casual what they need too, I guess OP you are trying to steal to them their childhood let them be what they are, we know some of us have a regrets with the things we made like late investment with the bitcoin I guess without a proper think toddler doesn't understand that at all, at least a teenager possible.

[Rikafip]

If I was to explain Bitcoin to a toddler I will simply say Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency use for making payment (transaction) just like the regular money (fiat) they have ever seen.

Why would you even try explain bitcoin to a toddler, and do you think that toddlers are capable of understanding the fiat money in the first place, let alone cryptocurrency?

By the way, toddler is a very small child, usually from 1-3 years old. In case you didn't know. 

[Callido]

I don't think toddlers which is usually between the age of 1-3 years old will be able to comprehend enough concerning Bitcoin. There is no importance of talking about Bitcoin to a toddler, even if you do what will be the response, they hardly will concentrate and likely their brains are not yet matured to understand anything concerned investment.

If i were you, i would rather concentrate on developing their skill level, i believe their is time for everything and as soon their skills are being developed and making quite as much then talking to them about investment for the future is even, by then they would have been of good age to understand why they should invest in Bitcoin but not when they are yet toddlers who can barely speak for themselves.

[jcojci]

You can use many ways you can. But I don't think they can understand with our explanation. They don't know about money and all they want is just play. There are nothing wrong to explain about crypto and currency but you can not force them to understand what you say. Just let it flows like that until they are grow up and ready to receives your explanation. That will be better for them and you can prepare what they need to knows about crypto.

If you think you can teach them about crypto by playing, that will be good especially if they can understand. But if they don't care, you should accepts it and you can do other things. But I don't have any idea of what will I explain to my toddler about crypto