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Gap Year question- funding

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bellinisurge · 09/08/2024 19:48

Did has good savings (including money we had saved over the years in dribs and drabs) for her gap year but has raised the question of me giving her a £50 weekly food allowance while she's on her travels. I think her savings should be her only source of money for this.

I'm right, aren't I?

Thanks

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Motheranddaughter · 09/08/2024 19:52

It’s not really a case of right or wrong
If you want to give her the money then do
If you don’t ,then don’t 🤷‍♀️

TizerorFizz · 09/08/2024 19:55

Why can’t she work and travel? Many do this. If you can afford the money, give it but I would expect her to work and save. Then go abroad. Has she any inclination to work or is it all play with you funding it?

BrookGreen54 · 09/08/2024 19:58

Personally I’d still give it. If DD was at home I’d likely be paying far more for her (food shopping etc) so continuing the £50 per week whilst on her travels seems reasonable.

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EconomyClassRockstar · 09/08/2024 20:05

Gap years are encouraged in our house but they pay for them themselves. We pay for education. They pay for the fun stuff.

magicmushrooms · 09/08/2024 20:07

Where is she going and what are the plans? You can get working holiday visas for Australia & New Zealand which enables travellers to work 3 months then travel for a bit.

bellinisurge · 12/08/2024 07:09

Thanks everyone. Going to provide her with a food allowance as she travels.
Your comments helped me reflect. It's a squeeze but I can do it.

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