2006-08-16 16:13:53 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You did not say how old she is. If she is in teenage years that is high but more than fair, ONLY if she earns it. By doing chores around the house and doing well in school and staying out of trouble and away from bad influences. If you just give it to her cause she is your daughter, then you are not teaching her responsibility and in the future she will have problems taking care of herself if God forbid something should happen to you and your wife/her mother. If she earns things then she will appreciate them more. Plus if things are just given to her, when she marries, she will expect her husband to do the same as you have been doing and that could cause problems with her relationships with men. She needs to earn anything in life, except for gifts like birthdays etc.
2006-08-16 17:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu shouldn't give your daughter any pocket money.
The money is your, and if you give it to her, she will learn to think of it as her money.
So much so that if you were to cut it off, she would even think of it as if you had taken her money.
Children are totally dependent upon their parents. Childhood is an opportunity for an individual to learn responsibility, respect, humility, concern for others, etc. etc. etc.
Children and modern culture think that childhood is a time to play a lot and enjoy life.
What you should do is not give your child money, and if there is a particular thing that she wants, then she can get a part time job and save up for it.
Also, she can come to you and ask you for it, and then you can set up a way that she can obtain that thing.
By giving her money, you have in effect allowed her to escape asking you for things she wants or thinks she needs.
You support your child and I am sure you make many sacrifices for her; it is not hatefull or bullying or selfish to make sure that she is aware of this. In fact it will encourage her to have better understanding with her fellow men in her relationships as an adult.
I say cut off the allowance and let her come to you and ask for anything that she wants. This way, not only does she learn to think of you as the source of her blessing rather than "her money" but you have the ability to monitor how she spends her money and what sorts of things she is acquiring and this will help her to see better and worse decisions also.
2006-08-16 16:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say that is too much does she do chores? why do u give her so much? im sure that u pay for everything else so what does she need that much for what is she doing with it.how old is your daughter i believe in an allowance but not that much and how many chores can she do for fifty dollars a week are u an only parent?id like to know more about the situation
2006-08-16 16:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by nvvlewis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, your kidding right? How old is she? If she's a teenager the most money you should give her is $10 to spend on her own and do what she wants with. If she needs basic necessities then take her out and buy them for her. Having too much money could lead to drug problems for sure.
2006-08-16 16:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is she? A young girl doesn't need 50 bucks a week spending money, and if she's a teenager, she shouldbe working a part time or summer full time job for her own cash. The most should be 20 a week.
2006-08-16 16:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How old is your daughter, and why does she need 50 bucks a week? What's she buying? only give her 20, tops, and if she wants new clothes, tell her to get a job -
2006-08-16 16:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by jdfehrenbach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't too much at all. Especially if she has proven herself to be a hard working girl. The best way to teach kids about money is to give them some of their own to manage!
2006-08-16 16:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends... how old is your daughter? and what did they do? they have to earn it. i think that is a little much for just a week... maybe 2 weeks would do... i got $25 per week in my senior year... but giving them less money i think would teach them how to save and manage their money.
2006-08-16 16:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by noname 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all....don't give her any money. Have her earn her money. Yes, $50 is too much, cut the amount in half and bank the other half.......IF she earns it.
2006-08-16 16:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by yager19 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats heaps, I'd give her $10, and maybe a bit extra if she's been good and wants to go to the movies or something.
2006-08-16 16:18:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋