2006-10-30 05:58:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
16 years old... hmmm when i was 16 i got an allowance of 50 dollars a week...inclusive of class funds and printing and tranport... we students in singapore didn't have cars at such an early age... and i still had a Part time job that paid my phone bills... education and school needs is always a parent job... until they finish their education, i will still give my children enough,.. not too much.. just enough... if they say they wanna eat out, i will not give them money as i cooked...PLEASE READ HERE.. you are in singapore and here, money is all.. no money no talk... i may have an allowance last time.. but i know how it felt when i have no money at all... face is the next most impt... also to let her get a job, what about her school work??? she needs A's to repay you next time... think about that
2006-10-30 21:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does she need pocket money? What is she doing to help out at home? What are her grades like? Why can't she get an after school job?
Seriously, just because she is 16 and your daughter does not mean she should automatically get an allowance/pocket money. However, it is reasonable to look at what school lunches cost and give her that amount each week so she can make her own choices. If she chooses to take her own lunch from home, then she has extra spending money at the end of the week. If she is doing chores around the house, getting good grades, being a pretty good kid, then look at if she needs gas money for her car, the cost for going out to a movie and give her that amount. Let her know what her money is based upon and what it is expected to pay for. Give her a chance to earn extra money by doing extra chores around the house, babysitting, or help her to find a good after school job.
2006-10-30 06:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Misty T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but it sounds like everyone here is just bitter because their parents didn't give them money when they were younger. There's nothing wrong with giving your kids some money occasionally, even if it's just so you can have a night alone with your hubby or something. Obviously you shouldn't give them a $200 weekly stipend or anything, and you shouldn't give them money when they are misbehaving, or doing poorly in school, or if they aren't at least making an effort to pitch in around the house. They are still children, and treats every once in awhile never hurt anybody.
That being said, it depends on how much you feel obligated to pay for. Do you want to cover her every time she goes out for entertainment, or maybe just occasionally? Do you want to cover all her gas and insurance costs if she has a car?
I am now 19, but when I was 16, I had a job to pay for my entertainment, gas, and insurance for my car. My parents would pay for clothes and necessities when I needed them, and then occasionally gave me $20 to go to dinner or the movies with friends. I found this to be adequate.
2006-10-30 06:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by antheia 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
PAY your daughter?? No, children need to EARN money, not be given money. I am guessing she does not have a job, but for doing household chores and keeping good grades, money can be earned. Check out Dave Ramsey - he is all about teaching kids about money. Think about how much debt many young people have right now, best thing you can do is start teaching your daugther about earning money now! If she is given money and makes poor decisions with it, then needs more later, you may want to just prepare to take care of her for life!
2006-10-30 06:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Randajane 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. What is she expected to buy out of it? Is she expected to use this money to buy lunch at school, put gas in the car, any entertainment (movies, cds, etc.), and buy school clothes with?
If it's just for her entertainment, then $20 a week is appropriate. Tack on $10 to $20 a week more if lunch money is expected out of it, and gas money too... More than that, she needs to provide a detailed list of expenses with receipts if possible.
2006-10-30 06:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
erm im 15 and i get money when i want/need it? eg dad im going to the mall ok heres 40 dollars. my dad wont actually let me get a job because he says theres no point as he could just give me how ever much they will pay me for doing nothnig? He said all he expects is that i put in the work at school, and be a good kid.
2006-10-30 06:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
forget giveing her pocket money tell her if she wants extra money get a job . it sounds mean but in the long run it is the best what would she do if you didn't hand it over every time she wanted it . don't get me wrong get her what she needs but let her learn she has to work for what she wants you did din't you. my step daughter works and pays for her car ins. and gets what she wants she is 16 to but we do get her clothes and things she needs so i do know what i am talking about i do have kids god watch over you and yours
2006-11-02 12:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by mommyeagle1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young men and women should earn their money at this age mowing the lawn, laundry etc. Perhaps your daughter should be looking for a job.
2006-10-30 06:20:17 · answer #8 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's old enough to get a part time job at a fast food place or do babysitting on weekends.
You're not helping by handing her money, although I know you love her to pieces! Responsibility is important and she needs to know where money comes from (not your ATM card!)
Help her make a resume, practice interviews and encourage her to put in applications at local places.
2006-10-30 07:33:03 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make sure you don't just hand her money. Make sure she's got chores or something like that to compensate for the money...it will teach her a valuable lesson that nothing in this world is FREE. If she works, you shouldn't have to put money in her pocket.
2006-10-30 06:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by Laura R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋