Our primary goal with this project is to prevent students from developing spending habits like online gambling and betting. It aims to foster a strong understanding that spending and consumption are closely interconnected, and that these elements will enhance quality in many aspects of our lives. It also aims to foster awareness that consumption habits directly impact environmental pollution and that improving them is crucial for environmental protection. One of the key objectives we aim to achieve is to emphasize the importance of financial literacy in developing spending habits. Planning your spending and distinguishing between needs and wants is crucial for high school students. For students who will build their lives after graduation, good spending habits will significantly contribute to their quality of life. Another skill we aim to develop in this project is to empower students to recognize real investment instruments.
The reason we implemented our project stems from the emergence of inappropriate consumption and spending habits among high school students. Students struggle to develop good habits regarding the environment and the use of natural resources. Students often disregard the environmental impact of products during their purchasing decisions. Similarly, students are influenced by online betting, gambling, and cryptocurrency ads. Students who have not yet reached a sufficient level of financial literacy often engage in inappropriate spending. They often fail to distinguish between their needs and wants, especially when purchasing technology products. This complicates their families' budgets when making purchases and leads to conflict with their families. Furthermore, families with financial disadvantages often have low levels of financial literacy. Inappropriate spending habits are frequently observed among students from these families.