at what age did you start giving your dcs pocket money?

[oregonianabroad]

DS1 (3yo) is getting a bit spoiled (thinks he gets a toy whenever we go out; yes, I do know this is my own fault). For example, I bought him a Bob the Builder truck thing he wanted last friday (it was on sale and he wanted it), although I did try to steer him towards something else (which was about £6). This am, he said,'are we going to the shops, Mom?' and when I said yes, he said, 'maybe I could get that other toy.' I explained gently that we would have to wait, etc.. but he started having a massive tantrum. (I haven't given in, BTW)

We thought one way of getting him to understand the value of money would be to start giving him a couple of quid a week and letting him spend it or save it for something as he likes.

Oh, also, I didn't go to the shops much with ds between about 18 months and 3.5. Actually, i still don't.

my ddage 5 gets pocket money from my mum..she gets it same time each week when we all go food shopping, sometimes dd buys something, mostly she brings it home and puts it in her money box..same with birthday moeny, spends a bit saves the rest....i was a terrible waster when i was younger and ive learned the hard way..shes on the right track now and am proud of the way she works things out

Oregonianbroad, he doesnt nag for anything - very occassionally he'll ask for a new book or dvd but thats it. However I shop 95% over the internet so rarely go to town so he doesnt really go shopping.

Most of what I buy him I choose as I know he'll like it and I love shopping for him.

Thanks for the advice, Choosy, Pink & Happy.

Interestingly, after the tantrum on Tues, he competely got over it when he realised that both my husband and I were going to stick to it.