my dad gives me $5 every week but if i want something then i have to tell him what i'm gonna buy and he can say no to it, so i'm practically saving up money for college. and plus he won't let me get a job. what should i do?
2007-08-26 12:20:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I would save the money and if you need anything ask your dad for it. I would go to shcool and do the very best I could, get into a good college and then get a job to help pay for it, and then go out on my own and know when it is all over and done with,WHY dad said to save your money.
2007-08-26 12:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking that your dad wont let you get a job because he is afraid it will interfere with your school work. Did your dad say no to all jobs? Maybe you can ask him if you can at least get a part time babysitting job. That way you can still go to college and make your own money too. You might want to look on the Internet for your local youth employment services. They offer jobs to people ages 16-25. Show your dad that you can be responsible, he just might change his mind. Good Luck!
2007-08-27 19:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by LadyRazz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that the whole point of giving a child allowance is to teach them to make their own decisions about how to spend money properly. How will you learn if you won't let you? If he's GIVING you the money, it's yours and he has little say about how you spend it (aside from illegal things or what he deems inappropriate like tatoos).
Keep in mind, a hostile conversation might just make him take the allowance away completely.
Plus, he won't let you get a job? How about a paper route? Great way to get in shape too!
2007-08-26 20:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by onegirlalone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know how old you are. But, I have a 13 year old daughter. Obviously she is to young for a job, but can babysit etc for spending money. Her allowance is hers to do whatever with. But I always encouraged her to be frugal and save, yet, I tried to make sure she wasn't over setting her goals. You get presents from parents several times a year, and if you are smart you let them know what is REALLY tugging at your purse strings so they will hopefully make the expenditure and you don't have to. Other than that, you need to talk to dad and ask him, tactfully, respectfully, what the problem is.
2007-08-26 19:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Phineas P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he won't LET you get a job?
i've been trying to get one and no place will hire lol.
but why don't you ask him what you're supposed to be saving up for with the money he gives you.. and if he says 'college' ask if he expects you to pay for all of it with this $5 a week thing
2007-08-26 19:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but your dad is a little moronic.
i mean its good that he's giving you the money for college over a period of time
but i mean if he wont let you buy anything with it then whats the whole point of giving you money...
2007-08-26 19:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Patterickk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask him y does he give u money if he wont let u buy nething with it...
2007-08-26 19:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by bsbrulez92704 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask him if you can do chores for extra money that you decide how it gets spent
2007-08-26 19:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him back his $5.00 and tell him no thanks, tell him you want your own money, not his.....
2007-08-26 19:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by rougue 1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋