DS, 13, is really, really bad with money. He gets £5/ month pocket money, his phone contract and youth club fees (about £6/ month) from us. The pocket money is no-strings attached and ge can "earn" more by doing extra chores (he never does.)
He spends it all on sweets and energy drinks after school.
We're going to Florida in April so my DDs (younger than DS) both decided to save all of their xmas and birthday money for this. DS bought an x-box with his and has frittered away what was left.
My mum then gave them each $150 for the holiday -problem solved
Now, DS has a 3 day trip to a theme park with school. I told him I would give him £20 and he would have to try to save or do some jobs for the rest. (Obviously he thinks £20 is far too little for 3 days, although DD was more than happy with the same amount for a week long ski-trip...)
I really want him to start learning the value of money and to be a bit more sensible.
Yesterday he smirked at me and said that Grandma is going to give him his spending money for the trip so he doesn't need to do any chores!
I am not impressed at all. Obviously my mother just thinks I'm being mean and unfair.
AIBU re pocket money? (Obviously I don't think I am but will stand corrected if everyone here tells me I am.)
Also how much pocket money is reasonable for a 13 year old on a 3 day school trip?
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loopyluna · 16/03/2013 10:01
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