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Kate Lally & Amber O'Connor

Mum's pride after she lets son, 12, do big Asda shop - and he brings home change

Teaching children how to be financially responsible is one of the most important lessons parents can share with their little ones.

Well, one mum has received heaps of praise online after sharing the genius task she set her 12-year-old, as it sounds like the exercise was both fun and educational for her son. A budding chef, she challenged the youngster to go grocery shopping for the family, as Liverpool Echo reports.

Kelly Miller Richards gave her son, Vinnie, £50 to spend at Asda, and she was left glowing with pride when she saw what he brought home. Not only did Vinnie complete his task - to get ingredients for five meals for the family - he had change to spare.

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