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How much money for 14.5 year old

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Greekholiday · 19/08/2025 07:27

Currently we give her £35 per month pocket money and buy her clothes, shoes, etc. She is starting a new school in year 10 where they wear clothes and I want to give her monthly money so she can manage her own budget.

Pocket money for outings? Is £35 ok?

And monthly money for clothing, make up, shoes, accessories? £50

She does jobs occasionally like pet sitting, watering neighbours plants and she earns money for that; but is not recurrent.

Her birthday present budget is £130 and £130 Christmas present.

We live in London

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StillFeelingTired · 19/08/2025 11:32

I have a 14 year old ds and he gets a pound for his age. So 14 pounds a week. I buy toiletries and mostly clothes unless there is something he wants that is a bit niche. I might sling him extra if he goes out with friends but he is super solitary so that is rare.

Fentyfan · 19/08/2025 17:27

I’ve got a 14 yo dd and she gets £40 pm, and tries to save half for bigger purchases. Think your budget reasonable for clothes at £50 pm but be inclined to do the coats/shoes outside of that as expensive items.

Greekholiday · 19/08/2025 17:47

Thank you both

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