 TITLE: How to Help Your Teen Build Credit Now CONTENT: 7\\. Be a Good Role Model\n------------------------\nTeens learn from their parents' behaviors, so it's important to set a good example for your high school or college student. Practice what you preach and pay your credit cards on time and in full, live within your means, and stay out of debt as much as possible. If your child knows that you practice healthy financial habits, they'll be more likely to do the same. END