Am i being unfair to my daughter? - 1
My daughter says that I need to give her more pocket money. I give her 76 dollors each month and she should cover her phone bills, clothes and junk food. And by phone bill I mean her calls and texts, not the payments for her iphone 4. And I will buy her 3 shoes each year, and if she wants more shoes she should buy it herself. Right now we have 2609 dollors income and we're 3, me my husband and my daughter. Do you think I'm being unfair? I also buy her perfume, puzzle, bags and so on.
Added (1). my daughter is 15. And as for perfume I give her 53 bucks each year and if she wants more she will have to pay.
NO. Not at all. I would have her work to earn any more money that she 'requires' . I think you are being generous. Teaching her money management skills is necessary for her future.
How old is she? I never got allowance money, I earned money by mowing neighbor's lawns or raking the leaves or something, then got a job when I was old enough.
I don't think that's unfair, it's difficult to try to pay a phone bill and still have pocket money, but since you also buy her shoes and perfume and other stuff I think that's fair. If you daughter wants more money she could babysit for neighbors or do yard work for some extra cash.
When I was 15 (15 years ago! Eeek!) I got £10 a month pocket money and I had two jobs. A paper round and a waitressing job. I'm glad I wasn't handed everything on a plate, though at the time it annoyed me I had to work where my friends got everything paid for, I have a good understanding of money now.
I think that you're actually very generous. Your daughter is being taught the value of.money as well as being given some independance. Seems like a good balance to me.
No, I would make her do chores around the house and give her money for good grades. As long as she has food, clothing, and shelter your doing good. Extra stuff she wants should be earned.
You do not have an obligation to give her any pocket money at all. If she wants more, she needs to get a part time job. If she is involved in clubs, sports, etc. And doesn't have time for a job, maybe a little extra money would be acceptable.
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