I've been trying to decide whether to start giving my 9 year old 3rd grader an allowance. Since he started school, I have always bought him his snacks which he brings to school. Since he started gradeschool, I have been hearing more and more stories from him about his classmates buying their snack at their canteen. In fairness to their school, they are strict about the food their concessionaire sells. No junk food and chocolates. I have been to their canteen and have seen the food they serve. For his lunch, I buy lunch stubs which he uses to buy his lunch.
As far as I can remember, when I was younger i always had an allowance. It was always my choice whether to spend it all on what I wanted to buy in school or to save a part of it.
I really don't know why I never practiced it with my son wen he started school. Sometimes I think I should start giving him an allowance so that he starts appreciating the concept of saving. On the other hand, I am also a bit apprehensive for reasons I am not really sure of.
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Well, I had the same thoughts but eventually, I decided not to give allowance. We give money to our kids when they do something to earn it at home or when they need it to pay something. I do not know if I am doing the right thing. Unfortunately, there is no fascit on being a parent ;(
I know Al. Minsan inisip ko I should give him an allowance so that he gets to learn the value of money. But sometimes I also think that if I do, he may take advantage of it.
I really do not know if they learn the value of money by giving them allowance. I do not think they will ever learn the value of it until they work for it. I give money in exchange for something BUT I might be wrong. -so frustrating sometimes to be a mother!
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