Hi,
My DS1 has just turned 5 and currently does not get pocket money. A few of my friends have started giving their similar aged children pocket-money as a reward for good behaviour, doing jobs etc and I was wondering what your thoughts are on this?
I think it is important for them to learn the value of money but I still think 5 is a little young for this.
I am particularly wary of giving money as a reward for doing jobs because I don't want my kids to get into the mindset of 'I'll do that job but you have to pay me' when they get older. I would like them to do jobs without payment. DS already has a few little jobs to do - setting table, putting school uniform away etc.
I would be interested to know how old your kids were when they started getting pocket money, how much they get, how often etc?
Thanks
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kimlouiseb · 30/10/2009 16:12
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