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Mrs T
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To those of you who are already doling out pocket money...
At what age did you start?
How much do you pay per week?
Is it partially or wholly linked to pitching in around the house?
Terri
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lornaj1973
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I started giving my daughter £1 weekly pocket money when she started primary school. Sometimes she spends it immediately, other times she puts in her piggy back and sometimes she'll hold onto it for a couple of weeks until she has enough for a magazine.
I also let her 'earn' 50p for helping with extra jobs around the house. I don't give her money for doing her normal jobs (like tidying her room before bed, putting dirty clothes in washing basket etc etc) but if she helps with dishes or hanging out washing she will earn extra.
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atomicangel
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I give my dd loose change to save up for a spcial treat from when she was 2yrs old now she is nearly 5yrs old and it helped teach her the different types and what each coin is worth and helped her to count 
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hesastar2
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I used to get given a set £10 a month but could add to this by doing jobs around the house. It taught you that you have to do something in order to get money - so sets you up for real life really
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Frappa
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Quote: hesastar2, Friday, 15 Jun 2007 19:17I used to get given a set £10 a month but could add to this by doing jobs around the house. It taught you that you have to do something in order to get money - so sets you up for real life really My Mum used to give us the amount relevant to our age, eg-if you were 13 you got 1.30 per week. Sounds rubbish now, but this was in the nineties!
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adam bradley
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I strongly believe that children need to learn that money is earnt and not handed out freely. They quickly appreciate whatever they spend their money on as they feel they've earnt it. It only has to be small chores around the house or even displays of kindness and honesty or good behaviour etc.
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vanessa69
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I give my little one (2 and a half) five pounds a week, but must admit most of this goes into a bank account for her, I started when she was very young explaining 'why' we put coins in her piggy bank, and automatically does it now.
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zaksy
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Children have to learn about the harsh reality of life. One way of doing that is by earning their pocket money through completed chores. It doesn't have to be 'child labour', it can be chores to improve their living skills. For example my 8 yr old gets pocket money for making her bed in the morning, setting the table for breakfast etc whilst mt eldest gets hers for preparing food, loading the dishwasher etc. When they are older I am sure they will thank me!!! 
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lilymaybear
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i shall be giving my daughter pocket money once she is old enough to understand the concept of money, and she will have to do little jobs for me to earn the pocket money - the more she does the more she gets! i think it will help to teach her that money has to earned and doesn't just appear when you want it! xxx
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nicmccor
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I give my son (12) £5 a week on the condition that he keeps his room tidy and helps with chores.
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cheryl59
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My two are a bit young for the whole pocket money debate (almost 6 and 2 and a half). My eldest helps around the house and I used to offer her a few pennies if she did certain extra jobs but in the end I realised she prefers little gifts (a comic book, hair clips, a pencil) to money. I'll come back to money in a couple of years !!
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Mrs Tea
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started giving £5 a week when he was 10, anything before that was bought for him, in moderation ..
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pam
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It doesn't hurt, to let kid's earn their pocket money. As they get older, they will learn nothing in life is free.
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AimClo
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I agree - i think children should earn there pocket money - not just so they dont take it for granted but so they learn how to do things themself - independance at a young age isnt too bad - as long as there not doing all the housework while the parents sit round all day :)
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luciferlu
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Yes i do think children should be given the opportunity to earn some pocket money. Not 100% related to chores though. I feel they should earn it just by their behaviour in general though ie always being helpful and polite.
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keefa
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My Son is 7 and he gets £2 a week pockets money. He plays football and gets if after that. We also ask him to keep his room tidy and take his pots into the kitchen to earn his pocket money too. I believe that they should respect the value of money by doing these sort of things.
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lucy
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Quote: keefa, Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007 08:24My Son is 7 and he gets £2 a week pockets money. He plays football and gets if after that. We also ask him to keep his room tidy and take his pots into the kitchen to earn his pocket money too. I believe that they should respect the value of money by doing these sort of things. i totally agree with you if my son help me with clearnig the house such as wipe floor and bring the emoty dises to the kitch i ll offer some pocket money too .
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Anneka
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As a child i was given 1 pound a week, then 5 pounds a week when i was around 13, that only lasted a year as i was then made to get a saturday job. Doing that has made me alot more money wise. Quote: Terri Trimble, Tuesday, 12 Jun 2007 17:20To those of you who are already doling out pocket money... At what age did you start? How much do you pay per week? Is it partially or wholly linked to pitching in around the house? Terri
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Fauzia
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Children need to have pocket money but they should be encouraged to carry out little bits of work in the house in order to earn and they must be taught the value of saving as well.
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Katiekinsp
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I used to get given a set amount each week, increasing as I got older etc. I believe this taught me well as I got it into my head at such a young age, that if something was too expensive, I would either have to save and go without until I had saved the money up. I think this is a valuable lesson, as I still have that same attitute now - if I don't have the money, I can't have it  and I need to either have a rethink or start to save for it. It is much easier these days to get credit for just about everything and will be so much easier in another 10 years for the children of today!
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sofagirl
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i was given £1 a week and bus fares to visit my dad, then at 14 i got a job and had to pay for everything myself including school trips and would get my uniform as part of xmas!!!
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Pocket money
12 Jun 2007, 17:20