If my son does not have a job (prefer him to concentrate on grades during school year), how much should I give for gas allowance? Or how often should I fill his tank?
2007-01-16 14:59:19 · 21 answers · asked by kiki 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Give him a $20 every 2 weeks for gas, and give him an extra bonus for report card grades. $10 per A, $5 per B, $1 per C, and he owes you for every D and F. That way, he has an extra insentive for him to get good grades.
2007-01-16 15:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by superkrogerbaggerman 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If depends on far he's traveling and what kind of car he's driving...it might take alot of gas!!! But I think $15-20 buck a week should do it!!!
But: In my oppinion I don't think a 16 year old should be driving in the first place there not mature enough and it's up to the parent to allow the child to work, but driving is a privillage and by paying for your child's gas your not teaching him responibilities and how much things cost!!!! So I would rethink about paying for your son's gas.....cuz In high school I had a part time job 35hrs a week and i was on high honor roll so if I could do it so can your son.....your enabling him!!!!
2007-01-16 16:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son is a senior and doesn't work many hours during the school year because of athletics and grades, so I buy him a tank of gas every two weeks. However, I will give him more gas $$ if he has a GOOD reason to need it. I think part of the decision should be based on how much he really needs to drive - i.e. to school, running an errand for you etc...as well as the kind of mileage the car he drives gets.
2007-01-16 15:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jane 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
it really does depend on the gas millage...if the car is a pig on gas i would fill it no more than once a week...if it was good on gas no more than once every week and a half to 2 weeks...u dont want fill it as much as he wants, u want him to concentrate on school to, so if u limit his gas u limit his time out...also if he doesnt work, at least get him to do work around the house to help pay for the gas...gas these days is not cheap and it will also help him understand the value of a dollar and not just get it handed to him...i hope this helps and good luck
PS
when i was 16 i had a part time job, babysat, and did volunteer work and still stayed on the honor roll throughout school, plus a very good social life and boyfriend...as long as he doesnt work to late and does most of it on weekends his school work should be fine, besides a job keeps them out of trouble and saves u alot of money...good luck
2007-01-16 21:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by eyesopen16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in my opinion, just giving him gas for free is just spoiling him and teaching him that he doesn't have to be responsible for things in life. Either let him have a part time job, or make him do work around the house. Also you should keep in mind that most kids and high school do work at least a few hours a week. It isn't that hard to balance school and work if you don't work that much, and you learn valuble job skills for the future as well as how to manage money. I didn't get a free ride in high school-I was expected to pay for my own car expenses, as well as earn good grades. Teenagers have to grow into adults at some point.
2007-01-16 18:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by jellybean24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My ex and i have decided that in order for our 17 year old son to get a car he's going to have a job at least weekends and holidays only so at least he can pay the gas and some insurance and work thru the summer so he can pay what he can't during school days. We both have a good paying job but must make them responsible for what's ahead. Good luck!
In your case, i would give him rules and put the gas yourself no less than once per week.
2007-01-16 16:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by arecibena_ausente 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello KiKi,
I'll be asking that in 3.5 years...
I agree that it should depend on his help around the house, and you can even throw good grades in there too (that's my teacher side coming out).
If he's not helping at home, and getting poor grades, why fill up the tank so he can take off and neglect the books and chores?
Depending on where you live, family budget, and how much driving you're OK with, I'd guess $25 to $50 a month...but then I'm a homebody.
Good luck...
Voice of Reason
2007-01-16 15:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by Voice_Of_Reason 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
been there - doing that..... we started out the same way. But now my son is 18, a senior & still not working. I give him just enough to go to school & home. If he needs more then he has to earn it. Grades are important, I agree. but so is learning responsibilty.
My advise is to have a plan to gradually give him the responsibility of car ownership. Have his work over the summer to pay for gas, insurance, tires, oil changes etc.
He's going to have to learn it sooner or later. Trust me... later is tougher.
good luck
2007-01-16 16:34:40 · answer #8 · answered by tinybell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you give your kids an allowance for doing chores around the house.
What the difference? Let him do chores and you can reward him for the good job he did with some gas money.
2007-01-16 15:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by coffeemate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compromise with him. Teens are a handful at this age. Tell him something like for every good grade he brings home, he will get a little gas money. Maybe that will help. but be nice about it or hell just get mad at you.
2007-01-20 14:56:00 · answer #10 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋