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Do you give your kids pocket money ? Our dd is 11 and we don’t

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LardLizard · 07/09/2018 18:19

She doesn’t really ask for it either

We do take her out to nice places but we don’t often buy her things
Moist thinking perhaps we should be doing this and how much should we give her

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Rowgtfc72 · 07/09/2018 18:27

Dd is also 11.
Dh pays seven pound a month for her phone contract, I put seven pound a month in her bank account. It's not lots but it's teaching her to save for things she wants. We still take her places and buy her treats though.

ILoveMyMonkey · 07/09/2018 18:28

Yes, Ds 5 (nearly 6) has £10 a month. We started when he was 4 as we were sick of the constant asking for things when we were out and about. It worked a treat and he soon realised that if he wanted something he needed to use his own money and if he didn't have enough then it was tough luck.

MongerTruffle · 07/09/2018 18:29

No, buy we pay for DS's (13) £30 phone contract and put £100 a month into a savings account that he can't access.

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GreenTulips · 07/09/2018 18:30

£20 a month for teens

It helps them manage their money and save for the things they want

pontiouspilates · 07/09/2018 18:40

DD 12 has £20 p/m from us and £10 from DGM. We also pay £25 p/m for her phone contract. She saves a fair bit of her pocket money.

Dizzylin · 07/09/2018 18:44

Yes and no DD7 gets £2 a week, we give her a little extra if she's helped around the house during the week (nothing major just helping with the dishwasher etc). DS2 doesn't get any yet, we just occationally buy him a little bit of something.

HerRoyalNotness · 07/09/2018 18:45

Yes. We give $1 per week per year of age. So the 11yo gets $11/wk. It’s cut down on me buying them toys immensely, and has saved me money. They’ve also stopped buying as much since toys r us closed down. They have to save a little to get each other a birthday and Xmas present, and can do what they want with the rest.

bellsbuss · 07/09/2018 18:50

DD 14 gets £20 a week , she was constantly asking for money to get her nails , eyebrows etc, cinema and to go shopping with friends. She has to pay for this out of her pocket money and has learnt to budget as I refuse to give her anymore. It sounds a lot but seems to be standard amongst her friends

DropZoneOne · 07/09/2018 18:56

DD10 gets £5 a week as long as she makes her bed and keeps her bedroom floor clear. We don't buy treats though- if she wants a magazine, or comic or tat from Claire's, it comes out of her money. She wanted a Smiggle pencil case and worked out she'd need to save for 3 weeks, so she's been asking for extra jobs too!

AllAtHome · 07/09/2018 18:57

Similar age. No pocket money, but we give a 'lump sum' on holidays throughout the year. (£10-£20. Can’t afford more).

CantankerousCamel · 07/09/2018 18:58

DS1 (8) gets a pound most weekend mornings to walk to the local shop and get himself and his little brother a treat.

He also gets this some afternoons

Trialsmum · 07/09/2018 19:02

Ds (9) gets £2 a week.

PandaPieForTea · 07/09/2018 19:10

My DDs get £2 a week each (3 & 7). I track it on an app on my phone that automatically adds the £2 each week, plus birthday money etc. We do it to save arguments about buying toys.

Passthecake30 · 07/09/2018 19:16

Dcs 8&10 get £2 each. They save this up but this stops the pestering to buy them random bits... when I suggest they use their own money they no longer see the appeal Grin

The oldest has commented that it's not much... I've explained that it's enough as it's not spent, and that I'll increase it when he needs more (secondary?)

Notmyideamovingon · 07/09/2018 19:17

Dd 11 gets her phone paid for (£13.50) a month and I put £5 a week on her school account (she has packed lunches so it's just for treats). Her dgm also gives her £25 a month. We actually think this is too much but dgm didn't ask us before she announced to dd (while other thread).

Justabadwife · 07/09/2018 19:18

Dd (9) gets £20 per month transferred onto her go henry card. If we go away anywhere or for her birthday I transfer her extra money and if she is going shopping with her friend (and mum) then I give her extra cash.

ErictheGuineaPig · 07/09/2018 19:19

Yes, £3 a week. Option to earn more by doing chores. We started recently as he and his older sister were out with their friends independently more and kept asking for money for this and that. This way they have a set amount to spend. It's been good for them, made them think about what they spend their money on.

LewisFan · 07/09/2018 19:21

Ds is nearly 16 and has a £30 monthly allowance; I still buy all essentials, but if he wants anything other than basic/everyday, he saves for it. I also pay £10 per month for his phone contract and will stop his allowance when he gets a pt job; he'll then pay me a portion of his income to contribute to the home.

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LardLizard · 07/09/2018 19:23

Thanks for replies
I really need to think about this and really set something up
No way could we afford 20 quid a week but a small amount for keeping her room tidy and homework done would be good
I’ve never heard of a Henry card
I’ll look into that

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hendricksy · 07/09/2018 19:25

At 11 we opened an account for dd Pegu a debit card and gave her an allowance every week . It's a fantastic way to teach th let the value of money and saving etc . We buys basics , school stuff etc and she buys all her extras . So if she wants £100 trainers she saves for them . She is now nearly 15 and so good with money .

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