Pocketmoney?

[Colin Marriott]

Aye, I used to get three ha'pence for lickin' me dad's pit boots clean after he'd mucked-out pit ponies . . . If I were luck that is . . .

Kids . . . thi don't know they're born . . .

ColinM

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Foggy

I forgot to say he gets £2 per week now (for which he is expected to keep his room tidy, empty / fill the dishwasher, and clean the shoes - which he never does!), plus 50p per merit / -50p per demerit, plus negotiable value for extra chores like collecting leaves / washing cars etc.

I do know of some kids who get £30 per month, but buy their own clothes.

It seems I was correct in thinking he's trying it on!

LOL, Paul

You're not wrong - I know the Aussie $ and the UKP don't exactly have parity but he's talking about an income level equivalent to about 8.5% of the pre-tax income from my primary employment. And I pay tax, medicare, mortgage, living costs out of that. (of course I send my wife out to work down t'pit too for a bit of extra)

Looks like they pay about 6 quid an hour down at Tescos - maybe he should go and talk to them - learn some useful life skills and the real value of money too.

[Gram43]

Originally Posted by Colin Marriott

Aye, I used to get three ha'pence for lickin' me dad's pit boots clean after he'd mucked-out pit ponies . . . If I were luck that is . . .

Kids . . . thi don't know they're born . . .

ColinM

Oh bliss, how wonderful those days were! Then after supper we'd get beaten with a strap all the way upstairs till we got in bed. Wahay!!

[turbanator]

Originally Posted by Gram43

Oh bliss, how wonderful those days were! Then after supper we'd get beaten with a strap all the way upstairs till we got in bed. Wahay!!

And you tell that to the kids of today, and they won't believe you.

[Scuttler]

Eldest child (11) was on a system of chores to earn up to £7 per month! (This was subsidised by her father to the same amount so effectively she could get £14 a month). But....some of her peers are on £20 a week.

For a 14 yr old I'd suggest a flat rate of about £5-£10 a week and if he wants more then he can do chores at a negotiated rate.

Google is your friend UK childrens' pocket money allowances rising 6 times faster than inflation - gizmag Article

[Waskey]

My pocket money stopped when I started diving.

As soon as I was able to earn, I was told I wasn't getting any more money for free. This then evolved into a series of interest free loans that I paid back over a series of months. Previous to that, I had a sliding scale based on how much I wanted to do to help around the house. So, if I didn't get off my arse, I got something stupid like 20p and it increased as I did more.

I had a mate who got £150 a month, but she didn't get ANY more after that, unless it was something a bit special, then she got help, like I describe above.

I suppose I get a form of 'pocket money' now, but that's just to make sure I still have some money left over to eat after I've bought gear and gone for a dive to 'test' it.

Anyways, need to keep the rate down, else they won't leave and get a job! Keep it under a quid a day and then they can go get a job. I was on 4 paper rounds at 14 to pay for breathing and to get 'the boys' off my back

I think your boy is taking the Picasso a bit. £45 a week is 9 ish hours work for me at the mo.

[Steve S]

Originally Posted by Gram43

Oh bliss, how wonderful those days were! Then after supper we'd get beaten with a strap all the way upstairs till we got in bed. Wahay!!

A strap?....you were lucky

Foggy, my 14 yr old gets £5 but has deductions if she doesn't keep her room tidy etc etc also she has her own paper round.

Safe diving,
Steve

[Jim Shaw]

Bloody hell, I was halfway through my 3 year apprenticeship ( 1986 ) before I earned £45 per week, and now it's pocket money , , thanks you've made me feel really old

Originally Posted by Foggy

Number one son assures me that the going rate is £45 per week, and excludes extra curricular activities, clothes, treats, rewards for good behaviour, chores, etc etc.

I confess, "I Don't Belieeeve it!"

So over to the masses, what is the GOING RATE for 14yo's, AND what does it cover??

-Paul

PS I did offer to let him work as a chimney sweep.....

[Waskey]

Thinking about it, if you're paying out £45 a week, thats a day on a boat you can't have, and after 15 weeks, that's a trip to the Red Sea you can't have........

See, gotta put these things in Perspective!

(Glad I'm far too young and immature to have kids!)

[Gram43]

Originally Posted by Steve S

A strap?....you were lucky

Foggy, my 14 yr old gets £5 but has deductions if she doesn't keep her room tidy etc etc also she has her own paper round.

Safe diving,
Steve

Sometimes it was the dogs lead, depending on which was the closet at hand!

As far as part time jobs went, as kids we'd do anything for extra money. I used to get 10 bob, or £50p if you're posh, plus I had 2 paper rounds and I'd still be expected to keep my room clean and tidy!