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I think an allowance is a really smart way to start educating your kid on how to be responsible with money. I think there is no best age, it would depend on the kid and their responsibilities. Even just a couple dollars and teaching them how to save- great start and important skill for when they land their first real job later.
That entire list seems pretty fair aside from laundry being that high.
is this a thing in the US? cause i see it in movies all the time.
treating your children like employees, or tenants.
i dont think that is the kind of relationship kids should have with their family.
when we're talking about small children, they should be expected to help around the house.
not to get paid. but because its the right thing to do.
and whenever they want something they should ask for it.
for like 12-17yo kids, they should also help around the house regardless. even more now that they are older.
again, not for payment. and they should get a standard allowance. not much though.
and they should be encouraged to find a part-time job or a summer job. if possible.
i say this because in many countries it is illegal for minors to work.
the fine is often tens of thousands euros. so not many people would risk hiring them off the record like that.
Last edited by Alex86el; 2018-06-16 at 02:03 AM.
I think they should get an allowance based on actual need. Sometimes kids need money to do things- my children are not my employees. My house and property is not their responsibility.
When the kid starts either doing something useful (or if too young), thinks they are doing something useful - you pay them.
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Now see how far Brian and John get in WoW.
I did all that stuff and got nothing. I don't know if I'd say they should get an allowance or not but what I will say is that if you don't give your kids stuff they may get it from somewhere else I shoplifted physical items and pirated virtual items
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I think it's 15 with parental consent and 16 without in the states, I could be wrong though. You have to also consider transportation, where I lived as a kid you weren't going to work without a ride but in a place like new york city or I guess london you could make do without a vehicle.
Yes it's a thing. I'm sure the argument you're going to get is "it teaches them blah blah work ethic, blah blah, value of money, blah blah"
Last edited by Drusin; 2018-06-16 at 02:13 AM.
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My allowance, "I allow you to live."
Take out the trash - "boy! You live here so you should take it out!"
Wash the dishes - "you helped eat the food didnt you"
Mop/sweep/clean - "its your mess! Youre supposed to clean it!"
Real talk, I'd get money every once in awhile but never had a allowance. The closest i came to an allowance I'd get in middle/school for high school and drinks after practice. I could get my parents to buy me stuff or let me hold $10 or so as long as I wanted enough time between asking for something and money wasnt tight.
I would hustle by doing odd jobs for neighbors (dog walking, pool cleaning), repairing computers, selling CDs or candy (get it from Sams then sale it for profit). I was trading video games before people discovered Game Stop and made a decent amount of spending money playing simple card games like Tunk and Speed.
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As soon as children can perform a daily task of chores, they should get an allowance. Simple chores like setting the table, washing and drying dishes, etc.
Weekly chores like washing the car or mowing the lawn shouldn't result in extra money, though doing yard work for grandma or mowing someone else's lawn should of course be paid for.
If you are doing this to prepare them for the 'working' world when they are older, i'd probably say around 8-11 years old they should start getting allowances. Show them how to save money and put it in their brain that they have to work for what they want. Life isn't handed to them. I'm not sure if I would break it like you did in the link, but pay them bi-weekly and explain to them the payments for everything.
Humans learn from exposure, the longer they are exposed the greater chances of them adapting and succeeding. IMHO of course.