There is a popular custom for boys to start their Gemara studies with Elu Metzios (the 2nd Perek in Bava Metzia).
The Gemara (Bava Basra 175b) does say that financial laws are conducive to becoming wise, which would make sense to learn such laws first.
ואמר רבי ישמעאל הרוצה שיחכים יעסוק בדיני ממונות שאין לך מקצוע בתורה יותר מהן והן כמעיין הנובע
Are you aware of a source for this custom? (I'm not just looking for a nice reason about Derech Eretz, and care for others belongings!)
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