Do you think this is fair? (Parents)?

Question

I am the youngest of 4 and I am 12 years old. My allowance is only 1 dollar while my older siblings who are 13,14 and 15. There allowances are
13: 3.00 dollars
14: 5.00 dollars
15: 8:00 dollars
Why would my parents give them more money than me? My chores are the harder and more important ones. I have to take care for my 4 dogs,vacuuming,mowing lawns,washing cars, and washing dishes.
Do you think I deserve more than 1 dollar?
Also why do some parents give allowances according to age instead of grades and the difficulty of the jobs?
How can I convince my parents give me more money?

I do get good grades. I am already in high school.

This isnt about how much money I get this is about fairness. And plus no they never did as much when they ever 12. I know we always had a list telling who did what.

True my parents pay for the dogs upkeep but we are not in any way poor even with all of us children and dogs my parents make more than enough.

Answer 1

There are chores one should do because they are part of a family. Then there are chores that are more intense that deserve pay. The dogs should be a part of being a family. The rest deserve pay. I would give you no less than $5.00 a week. With all that you do what do your siblings do? Sounds out of sync to me..Ask for a raise for the new year...

Answer 2

Sounds like it's a lesson for you on how a real job works. When you start out as the new person on the job, usually you are given the most work and probably the dirtiest. This is to see how you handle it and if you will complain. The other about your siblings getting more than you? That's problably to show you that the longer you work at a place, the more you gradually make. Talk to your parents about a raise. Explain what you do for chores and how you have been doing them. Let them know that you feel that it's time for more money. You have to do that in a career job anyway. Be glad that you even get what you do. Some kids don't get anything. Some parents feel that it's expected.

P.S.- They could be taking "taxes" out of it as well. Good luck!

Answer 3

Do you get $1 a week? That's ridiculous! Even if it is $1 a day, that is still ridiculous!! Bring it up to them. Tell them that you understand that you have to work hard for your money. But you see your siblings are getting rewarded for doing less work. Suggest that they should give allowance based on the amount/difficulty of the chores and grades. Tell them that your siblings will try harder in school if they lose out on allowance for bad grades.

Here is the other alternative: is all that time and work really worth the $1? i think your parents need your help more than you need them. Tell them that you won't do your chores, and then you won't get an allowance. It's perfectly fair on your part.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

First of all. Most kids aren't even paid for "chores" these days. So your dollar is something you shoudl be grateful for. Kids in my whole extended family and immediate family do chores because that's what they are SUPPOSED to do. Mommy & daddy make money, cook dinner, buy clothes, send you to school, etc. Kids HELP AROUND THE HOUSE. I'm assuming you asked for those 4 dogs you're taking care of.
Now, since your parents DO pay you.. I think you getting a dolalr is fair. Do more chores if you feel like you really want more money. That's probably what they're trying to teach you. Each paycheck is only SO MUCH money & you'll always get the same amount of money unless you work harder, which is probably true for them.. and you also.

ps-what do you need money for? you're 12!

Answer 5

when i was younger my parents and i came to an agreement a roster was drawn up and each job was given an amount value, i had two younger brothers... if someone didnt want to do their job they could give it to someone else but the person who did the job got the money for it... this was when i was a bit older then you, before that my parents gave us money based on age, however my brothers would complain that they werent getting enough even though i was cleaning the whole house, it worked out for all of us, in the end i actually got more money and they got less because they were so lazy lol. so try talking to your parents about a solution like this

Answer 6

I'd try making a list of the stuff you do, and then showing it to your parents and asking, Is there anything else I could do to earn a bigger allowance? And have some good reasons for why you need more. It might make a difference if you are not all girls or all boys. Why do your parents pay by age? I don't know, but I do know that sometimes life is just not fair!

Answer 7

If you talk to your parents about it, ask them if they are willing to let you do something special for getting good grades (that is up to your parents discretion), then maybe your parents will let you do more chores around the house to prove them you are willing to work harder for the Allowance raise.

If you work harder for the goal, you have a higher chance of getting and reaching the goal. In your case, is higher allowance.

Answer 8

ok, i'm a youthful person (22). That replaced into purely a pretend effect on the two aspects. Your mom probable concept she replaced into helping by utilising inviting your acquaintances over. i comprehend which you're upset, and he or she needs to comprehend that. yet, once you do check together with her approximately it, attempt to quiet down and be sensible. She would not comprehend what that is like being a teenager immediately, merely as you do not comprehend what that is desire to be a discern. If i'd desire to flow decrease back and alter one element with regard to the battles I picked with my mom as a teenager, i'd have planned my arguments greater useful, and calmed down. parents see the emotional teenage lady, and don't pay attention the argument. They brush it off and say that is hormones. reliable success, and a minimum of you could say you have a mom that rather cares for you :)

Answer 9

hey
be grateful you have an allowance
i cook dinner, buy the groceries, do the laundry, wash the dishes, vacuum, clean up, take care of the 3 pets and more
and i dont even get paid
yes i think this is fair
you may have more chores
but you are younger and you dont have the money need that you do when you are older
if you save up that one dollar a week while your siblings are spending their's you will have more money than them and it'll be THEM who are jealous of YOU
but really chores are just a part of being a family
you all have to pitch in
like we do in my house

Answer 10

count yourself as lucky hun, my son is 12 and doesn't get any allowance. Maybe you can talk to your parents and bring it up, but not in a whiney sort of way, try to talk to them like an adult and show them that your jobs are being done in a responsible way. If your parents are having to remind you to do your chores a lot though then you may not get the raise, just keep trying and showing them how responsible you are.