Why children should earn their pocket money

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A way to encourage this is perhaps by showing them that saving, even if it is just a small amount takes quite a time to save and a short time to spend.

A good old fashioned piggy bank is a way to get them to save their pennies and it’s also an idea to let them have something in mind to actually save for, maybe a new childrens toy that they have had their eyes on.

It really should not be considered a hardship to expect children to actually earn their pocket money. I’m not talking about massive jobs but small tasks. Maybe just keeping their rooms tidy or helping do small things around the house. This gives them a feeling of being responsible and to get a reward thrown in always helps. Maybe give them a toy such as their own carpentry set and then they can actively help Dad to do some repairs around the house.This will also make them feel so grown up.

As a child I recall being given my own small plot of land! This was a bit of the garden which was solely my responsibility. I was allowed to grow exactly what I liked and ended up with an assortment of vegetables and flowers!
This brought a lot of pleasure and perhaps that is where my love of gardening originates from. It did mean that I made a small contribution to the family table albeit my efforts weren’t always that fruitful. Nevertheless it was a start and it gave me some responsibility for.

Pocket money is a parent’s individual choice but as a rule I think it’s a good idea to give children the chance to learn about the value of money and hopefully not take it for granted.

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