My dd is off to uni soon. She will be staying at home (her choice). We are in Scotland to get fees paid and due to family income she is only entitled to loans, no bursary etc. I don't like the idea of dd leaving uni with £££ of debt so have agreed with her that she will not apply for a loan (at least for now - you never know what is round the corner!) and I will give her an allowance (We can afford it) or alternatively she can get a part time job. But I have no idea what to give her. I want her to have enough to get coffee, etc, go out (but not every night!), buy stationary, textbooks etc.
What do you consider is reasonable? She will be staying at home so all food etc provided. Her mobile is paid for, as will her bus pass. I don't want to give her so much that she is discouraged from looking for a part time job but don't want to be mean. We will need to discuss whether she takes responsibility for clothes, as for toiletries etc I guess I will continue to buy (or else she pinches mine!).
As a starting point I was thinking £30 per week, but honestly have no idea. Anyone with any experience or suggestions gratefully received. Thanks
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starving · 18/08/2014 17:50
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