How much do you charge in the way of digs?

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My son is almost 17, possibility of a full time job. How much is ok for digs? I didn't pay any when I was young (over generous parents) so I have no idea. Is it a percentage of pay? What's acceptable?

My parents asked that we gave them 1/3, saved 1/3, and then could spend 1/3. In reality, we gave them a 1/3 and spent 2/3

In England you have to be in some kind of education, training or apprenticeship until your 18th birthday, other parts of UK are different.

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The legal minimum age is 18 op.

Dos is 19 and has been working for 3 years.
We don't 'charge' him anything.

He helps round the house if needed nd will give his brother a lift to places if we are not round but I wouldn't dream of asking him for money.