 TITLE: How to Help Your Teen Build Credit Now CONTENT: 2\\. Test the Waters With a Prepaid Card\n---------------------------------------\nBefore you open a credit card for your teen, consider providing them with a prepaid card. A prepaid card can allow them to make purchases while getting used to living within their means.\nBecause prepaid cards come with fees and cannot build your teen's credit history, they should only be used for a short while until your teen has demonstrated good financial habits and you believe they are ready for a credit card. Prepaid cards are more appropriate for younger teens who are in still in high school and learning how to be financially responsible before college. END