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Pocket money 13 yr old

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Orangebadger · 16/09/2025 16:46

I know there will be a wide variation but just wanting to gauge what others do as most people I know do not give any.
For reference we live in London, joint income is comfortable but not by any means wealthy. I want my DD who has just turned 13 to learn to balance her finances so enough to save a little every month as well as buy herself a treat like bubble tea/ milkshake etc once a week and Superdrug small items that teens like!

What is a realistic amount to give? I was thinking £50 a month but that’s barely over £10 a week.

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Vanillabourbon · 17/06/2026 10:11

My 13yo DD gets £25 a month plus her phone paid for. She can earn extra for doing additional chores (washing the car etc.)

I ping it to her Revolut card, she has various pots she saves into each month. Jellycat christmas fund, holiday spends, my birthday/ mothers day etc.

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