tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post6853476547359803209..comments2024-03-28T11:43:48.725+00:00Comments on The Parent Game: The Benefits of Pocket Money - Little Minds, Tough DecisionsLucy Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13705990765642609964noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-90010698739858657182018-05-25T23:59:42.651+01:002018-05-25T23:59:42.651+01:00I think learning to budget is a very important lif...I think learning to budget is a very important life skill and they do soon learn that something they ‘really needed’ is not quite so important once it comes out of their own money! I think a set amount is great with the addition of being able to earn more if they do more jobs, is best Diane Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373873641666409303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-48092829446594065842018-05-21T12:15:55.875+01:002018-05-21T12:15:55.875+01:00I wassn't given pocket money growing up as a c...I wassn't given pocket money growing up as a child and neither were any of my siblings. I then got given £50 a month when I entered college and at University I had full control over my finances. Since then I have learnt the value of money! Nazrinhttp://www.nmdiaries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-7929640226942838952018-05-21T07:53:59.354+01:002018-05-21T07:53:59.354+01:00Really good post . Pocket money gives them a sense...Really good post . Pocket money gives them a sense of earning and saving . Great idea :) Kirahttp://www.unconventionalkira.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-81656612505368316472018-05-20T21:13:48.310+01:002018-05-20T21:13:48.310+01:00We don't do pocket money - I know a lot of peo...We don't do pocket money - I know a lot of people give it for their kids to do chores but I see those as part of our responsibility to look after each other as a family. Every month I transfer money into her savings account and every now and then she'll ask how much the balance is which I prefer :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927191526725144870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-64939165563046442122018-05-19T22:28:59.032+01:002018-05-19T22:28:59.032+01:00I think £5 is more than enough - enough for a comi...I think £5 is more than enough - enough for a comic and some sweets - what more do kids want?!Scrapbook Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536248650904885833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-22706768995118545362018-05-19T21:25:34.685+01:002018-05-19T21:25:34.685+01:00I think I will give my kids pocket money when they...I think I will give my kids pocket money when they are older. Not sure how that would work yet though. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775456309221173884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-5372055260803980432018-05-19T10:19:13.747+01:002018-05-19T10:19:13.747+01:00We start giving pocket money in the form of an all...We start giving pocket money in the form of an allowance at the age of 11 (when they start secondary school) - it is great for teaching the kids how to budgetKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-16009240320215445492018-05-18T16:01:30.496+01:002018-05-18T16:01:30.496+01:00We haven’t got to this stage yet and I’m not too s...We haven’t got to this stage yet and I’m not too sure when a good age is to introduce it. A few more years I think!Laura - Dear Bear and Beanyhttps://www.dearbearandbeany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-29340384241549325452018-05-18T11:59:02.192+01:002018-05-18T11:59:02.192+01:00Great post this. I remember I used to get jealous ...Great post this. I remember I used to get jealous of my sister who got £10 a month while I got £5 grrrrJonhttps://blog.themoneyshed.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939960062000410955.post-17162296349929156182018-05-18T08:34:57.671+01:002018-05-18T08:34:57.671+01:00I have to admit my children do not have pocket mon...I have to admit my children do not have pocket money and it seems to be working well (our 21 year old is at uni and has saved money!). But yes I was given it really young because I just didn't see the value of money. I remember being sat down and explained all about the different bills you have to pay etc too.pinkoddyhttp://pinkoddy.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.com