<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Handing your teenager a credit card can be a valuable financial teaching tool, but it carries risks like damaging their credit score.Adding your teen as an authorized user on your credit card can help them learn budgeting and money management skills.Teens can benefit from building an early credit history under parental guidance, which may facilitate future financial opportunities.Before opting for a credit card, starting with a teen-friendly savings account can teach responsible money management habits and goal setting.