2006-10-29 11:06:41 · 34 answers · asked by mike g 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
WOW. Good for him and well done. This is a kind of attitude you really need to encourage within him. Should you still give him pocket money? YES!!! Its very important. If you withdraw it it would almost be like a punishment for doing so well. If he was 21 and had a job and did this on weekends he would not expect his employer to stop his wages.
Give him the money. Be proud of him and encourage him. Be proud of yourself for his achievement. Also, let him spend it on whatever he wants. That will encourge him even more.
2006-10-29 12:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the pocket money an allowance that you have agree on for work that he does around the house, or for good grades, etc.? If so, then YES you still give him the allowance.
If he's saving the work money for a specific purpose, like school later and it's in an account, then yes give him spending money.
If there are other children who receive money without working for it, then YES you should give it to him. Why should he be penalized for working.
Otherwise, no, you don't need to give him spending money,but I think the kid still deserves a reward for being hard working.
2006-10-29 23:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what he is doing with the £1000.00 you cant punish him for being innovative.
Can you also afford to keep given him pocket money and is he saving any of it and if so what for.
Maybe he will buy new disco equipment to help him make more money, thats business. You should be proud he is doing well not hanging about causing bother and complaining about life.
Fair play to the boy. If you can afford it tell him you are not giving him the money direct anymore you are just going to put it in a savings account and do exactly that. Just in case he may need it later.
2006-10-29 11:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by SunGod 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You should definately still give him pocket money. But half it- and put the other half in a savings account for him. And you dont say how regular he earns the money. He might still need the pocket money.
2006-10-29 12:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should think about him 5 years from now... where will he be and what will be his needs, Put it in the bank for him, in a CD or something like that... Do you want him to go to college? He could pay his own way.. almost!!! give him pocket money, but have him put his money away or no pocket money...
2006-10-29 11:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by porky 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If hes going to show responsibility and put that money in a savings account, THEN give him pocket money. If not, I wouldnt. The world doesnt work that way and neither should you.
2006-10-29 11:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not and you should be aware exactly what he does with such a large sum of money.
It's great that young people earn their own keep but you need to be aware that hes not doing it for the wrong reason.
It's terrible that we feel the need to look out for a negative side in a good work when it is merited but that's the society that we live in
2006-10-31 12:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by EVA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Was he earning his pocket money by doing chores in the house or were they just hand outs? If was doing chores and still is then you should continue to give him money but if he wasn't then no.
2006-10-29 12:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you should, he is only 13, although he has earned £1000 you should still be taking care of him. be proud and supportive of him not all 13 year olds can do this. he will remember it wen he is older.
2006-10-29 11:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
come on he is using his head if you can afford it then give him some if he wants some thing to buy he knows he can make it .hes going to do well later in life he will know what money is not like some kids out for wot they can get from mummy and dadday
2006-10-29 11:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by smudgie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋