How do you get your pocket money
How do you get your pocket money
How do you get your pocket money
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Done right, pocket money can help your kids form smart fiscal habits that will set them up for a life of financial security instead of years of money struggles.
It frustrates me that our kids are not taught about money at school. So it is important that we as their guardians, that we give them good lessons from an early age.
As parents’ we’ll all approach pocket money a little differently depending on your family situation but I’ve laid out ideas in this pocket money guide to get you thinking about what could work for your kids!
Why give pocket money?
Pocket money teaches kids about financial responsibility and helps build their confidence with money early on. Major lessons include –
What age is a good time to start giving pocket money?
Most parents start giving pocket money to their kids around the age of 5 or 6; if they want something fun, now it’s up to them to manage their money to get it!
Keep in mind, you can introduce your child to simple money ideas even earlier; the concept of paying for something (grocery shop/cash register games) and counting coins is a good starting point.
What should you give pocket money for?
Giving kids pocket money for completing household chores is the most common reason to fork over the dollars.
It’s a wise move not to give pocket money for every single chore they do though. ‘Basic’ chores should just be part of life; making their beds, cleaning up their rooms and taking care of their own pets.
Incentivise ‘extra’ chores with pocket money like mowing the lawn, doing extra laundry or other responsibilities around the house.
Some parents also give pocket money for glowing school reports and getting homework done on time.
How much pocket money should you give your kids?
What are other parents paying? According to Commbank research, 80% of Aussie kids receive pocket money –
That’s all a bit mathematical though right?
Obviously, it’s up to you to decide how much your kids should receive based on your family’s own financial situation. If you’ve got 5 kids ranging from 6 – 14, doling out a dollar for each year in age on a weekly basis might take a fair chunk of your own monthly budget!
The amount should be enough for them to learn the basics of good money habits without putting a big dent in your own spending plan.
When to pay
Make pocket money payday the same day each week/ fortnight or month.
This helps kids understand the concept of making their cash last. They’ll soon realise it’s a loooonnng time between paydays when you blow everything on a trip to the movies and Maccas all at once.
I think that’s a lesson some adults still need to learn too!
Let them see the money actually stacking up
Bank accounts aren’t fun for younger kids. A few numbers on a screen? Big deal.
“I washed like two weeks worth of dishes and mowed the lawn every Sunday for a month…show me the REAL money Mum!”
Use money boxes or jars so they can see and handle the money. Split jars and boxes into 3 groups – Spend, Save and Give and encourage them to allocate a portion of every pay into each area.
Write out their goal (Lego set) and the amount they need ($30) and stick it to their savings jar.
It’s a good idea to pay pocket money with a mix of notes and coins so they can easily split their allowance between the Spend, Save and Give jars.
Giving
Instilling the habit of giving into your child from a young age is a wonderful thing. The world doesn’t need more kids aspiring to be Instagram influencers, it needs more people with sharing, generous and kind spirits.
Talk with them about how they might use the money they plan to give. Do they want to save it up for a one-off donation or give it away in smaller increments?
Show them the different ways they can do good with their giving jar; maybe they want to donate a gift at Christmas, sponsor a child or make a donation to a cause they like. Let them experience how fun and rewarding giving to help others can be!
Do you give your kids pocket money? Any tips you’d like to share?
How to do pocket money for your kids the right way
This article about pocket money apps for kids was last updated in 2022.
Are you a pocket money kinda mum, or not? Most parents give their children pocket money at some stage. But there’s definitely strong feelings amongst the masses as to when to give pocket money, how much to give and whether or not your children should do chores for their pocket money.
Basically, it’s all about you as a family. About what you believe in, the way you want to raise your children, and your own personal situation around time and money.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POCKET MONEY
What age should I start giving my kids pocket money?
You can start giving your child pocket as early as you like. A good time is when they develop an understanding of how we need money to buy and do the things we want. This is something you can teach in early play and everyday life. It also helps if they understand the concept of saving, even if it’s just to the point of ‘if you spend it all today, there will be nothing left tomorrow’. With many children this is around the age of five, but consider your own child’s needs, personality and sibling influences.
How much pocket money should I give?
The big question! How much pocket money you dole out depends on your own financial circumstances i.e. how much do you have to give!? It also depend on the age of your children and whether they do chores for their pocket money, and if they do, then what chores. Also, what do you expect them to use their pocket money for? It may be that you pay for everything for them, so it is just extra spending (or saving) money. If they are older, you might give them more but expect them to buy their own clothes etc.
Should my kids do household chores to get pocket money?
Now this is a tricky one! And there is no right or wrong. Many parents want their children to work for their money as it may instil a better work ethic later in life. Others believe the children should help with chores around the house regardless of money. Either way, money is a motivator so if you want something done, adding a dollar sum to it may help! The Barefoot Investor (Scott Pape) recommends three age appropriate household jobs per week over and above helping the family with general chores. Another way is to give pocket money based on school grades and performance. Choose what works best your family and your children.
When should I give out pocket money?
Try to stick to a regular time to make your payout. The beginning of the weekend can be a good time so they have money to spend when at the shops with you or out with friends. If they need help saving, you might like to leave it longer between payouts, say two weeks or even a month. It’s good for children to know when they will get their pocket money as they can plan what they will do with it, or even try to increase it with extra chores around the home.
Should I encourage my children to save their pocket money?
If you give your child pocket money, you may also like to advise them on what to do with it. This is a great time to teach your children about money. Never is money so valuable to them as when it’s theirs! Again, you can get some great tips from The Barefoot Investor for Families by Scott Pape. He recommends three simple jam jars labelled Smile, Splurge and Give. The brilliant peeps at MoneySmart recommend the same, so it’s a great starting point and teaches the importance of saving, spending and giving. Allowing children choices with their money is important so they can make their own mistakes and learn from them before the stakes are higher.
Should I give pocket money in cash or on a card?
Money experts tend to push that pocket money should be in cash as kids learn visually. While this is important, the world is veering more towards card payments, so teaching kids about cash and cards is a valuable lesson. There is nothing like the delight of being handed shiny coins or fresh bank notes. But there are some great apps for electronic money which are just as exciting. Spriggy is a brilliant tool to prepare your kids financially under your watchful eye. There’s a digital account for you called the Parent Wallet and a Spriggy account (with flash card) for your child, plus the option to earn additional pocket money through parent controlled jobs.
How to stop arguments about pocket money?
Money is a powerful tool and you may find yourself using it to bribe your kids more than you’d like. Taking pocket money away or lowering it may teach your child a lesson but it could start an argument. To keep the peace around pocket money, have strict rules about how it works in your house, and stick to them so everyone knows where they stand. Write them down and put them somewhere they can be seen and referred to if needed. Tell your child when and why pocket money will be given or withdrawn, and don’t give in if they argue against it. For older children, allow them input in the pocket money process, this way they will be more understanding when you have to enforce the rules.
What if my child is not interested in pocket money?
We always say money motivates, but not for all. If your child has not yet grasped that money makes the world go round, then you may need to incentivise them. Maybe pull back on treating them with your own money and encourage them to earn treats. Talk about what they might like to buy, how much it is and how long they would need to save for it. Use a reward chart to track their savings and make a big hoo-haa when they reach their savings goal.
What are some other ways my kids can earn pocket money?
If your children have ravished the bank of mum and there’s nothing left to give, they can find other ways to make pocket money. How about:
I think one can class pocket money differently. Some people use the words to describe the support (money support) your get from your parents and so on. It normally means that that support is given weekly or monthly.
Just asked Mr Google and the definition for pocket money is. «small amount of money given to a child by its parents, typically on a regular basis.»
Can’t wait to get a job one day
I get £563 per month.
Then again, I do have a job.
I used to get £20/week
Pocket money for me, my sister and now my brother was always a weird one. We were given money, however we weren’t allowed to actually spend it.. And if we did, we’d get in trouble. Very weird, we both thought. ANy how, it’s made us both pretty decent with money. My brother however, being the youngest definitely needs more control.
He’s the one that still gets pocket money, cos..age.
Just noticed the sixth formers getting little and commenting on 80 a month.
..you don’t have to pay for food, electricity, rent etc guys hahaha!
To be honest student finance isn’t enough to live on at all. I get 65 a week off my dad, which is a lot and idk why I get it.. but thats his way of excusing himself from seeing me. I think Id rather have a dad than money really. But compared to other friends at uni I get very little.
My mum was quite good at bringing me up with money, I got a part time job 15 but even at 11 she gave me 30 a month and said I had to buy everthing myself, apart from toiletries. Now I’m a pro at saving money 😛
How do you get your pocket money
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Alice who writes:
. I have to think about my pocket money all the time. My parents try to make me earn it by doing the housework. They try to make me save up and then buy something useful. But I need pocket money for the cinema and ice-cream and other treats like that. Do you have to ‘earn’ your pocket money in any way or do your parents just give it to you? What do you spend your pocket money on? What do your parents think of the way you spend it?
Last weekend my friends and I went on a picnic to the countryside.
Write a letter to Alice. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her picnic. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.
Thank you for your letter. Sorry I couldn’t write you back earlier.
I totally understand your position about pocket money and the way you want to spend them, because I’ve got a similar situation or even worse: my parents never give me any money for doing some housework. They only give me some everyday money to take lunch at school and some extra-money before holidays. And I should say, that it’s not much at all. Usually I try to save up enough money to buy some closes of jewelry. And my parents think that it’s a regular way to spend money for a teenager.
Anyway, you’ve mentioned a picnic. How was it by the way? Did you have fun? Were there a lot of people?
I’ve got to go as my father is asking me to help him with his car.