I'm really not sure why we wait till High School.
I started mowing neighbors yards and doing odd chores well before then. I believe I had my first checking account about 12 and an ATM when they first came out back about 13 or so.
Why not teach kids about money starting about kindergarten?do
Is it ever too early? Mommy gives you a quarter for the vending machine. SHouldn't the kid have a clue what they can get?