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G-Force Glockstar · 04-24-2004, 07:40 PM

I really think they should! I do lots of work at my house, but I still don't get allowance, and neither do my sisters. I think it's really unfair because I work a lot at home and I never get paid. My parents don't think it's right for parents to give their kids allowence because they think kids should just learn. But I strongly DISAGREE!

Do you think kids' should be able to have allowance if they work at home?
Yes or no?

PZelda · 04-24-2004, 07:43 PM

I used to get an allowance up until I was 10 or so...After that, it stopped.

I don't know how I feel about them, really...=/

Rhiannon · 04-24-2004, 07:46 PM

Yes. Kids can't get jobs until they're 15 (at least here) with a work permit and they need money for little stuff, like going out with friends and such.

G-Force Glockstar · 04-24-2004, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by Corsair de Morta
Yes. Kids can't get jobs until they're 15 (at least here) with a work permit and they need money for little stuff, like going out with friends and such.

And they need money to buy stuff from their favorite singers and actresses.

Hollow · 04-24-2004, 07:56 PM

yeah. i get $7 a week plus $4 for cleaning the house.

ConservativeBalla · 04-24-2004, 08:17 PM

Yes, provided the parents aren't stupid and give away large sums of money when the kid doesn't do anything. If the kid does the job, give him allowance, if he messes up/does it shabbily, dock him, if he doesn't do it, don't pay him.

Cashodeen · 04-24-2004, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by FullHouseFan8795
I really think they should! I do lots of work at my house, but I still don't get allowance, and neither do my sisters. I think it's really unfair because I work a lot at home and I never get paid. My parents don't think it's right for parents to give their kids allowence because they think kids should just learn. But I strongly DISAGREE!

Do you think kids' should be able to have allowance if they work at home?
Yes or no?

If you're not given allowance, then how are you getting money?

I had an allowence for about a month in the early 90s--$7 a week. It didn't last because my parents just give me money whenever I want it. I guess the structure of giving money once a week at a fixed sum, was just too much of a hassle. It's easier the way it's done now.

Penny Lane · 04-24-2004, 08:24 PM

Yes I think that they should!
I never got one because my parents couldn't afford to give an allowance to 7 kids! So back in the 60's I babysat for 50 cents an hour! And believe me even back then 50 cents didn't go very far!
What do babysitters earn nowdays?

robyrob · 04-24-2004, 09:03 PM

i think its fair for kids to earn an allowance by doing chores, just giving someone something teaches them nothing

ConservativeBalla · 04-24-2004, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by robyrob
i think its fair for kids to earn an allowance by doing chores, just giving someone something teaches them nothing

Yeah, Mega-dittos.

barwars · 04-24-2004, 09:16 PM

I never got one, but if I did need money for something, I had to work for it.

If your not old enough to get a job -- you're not old enough to need money.

Theres always things like mowing people's lawns, shoveling, raking.

Kristina · 04-24-2004, 09:55 PM

i never got an allowance.

Georgia's on my Mind · 04-24-2004, 10:04 PM

yes

Czas na Zywiec · 04-24-2004, 10:49 PM

I never got an allowance growing up. If I wanted something for myself, I just always went to my mom for money, and about 75% of the time, she'd give me about $20. (I only went to her for money a few times a year) If I needed clothes, food, school supplies, etc., my parents always gave me the money for it. What'd I'd do was just keep a piggy bank in my room, and whenever there was loose change, my parents and uncles would put it in there. I opened it when I was about 12 and I had a little over $200.

Now that I work, I realize how quick money goes and why some parents are hesitant on alwgiving it to their kids.

MaydayMalonesGirl · 04-24-2004, 10:52 PM

I never got an allowance. But my dad buys me stuff all the time so I don't complain about it.

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04-24-2004, 07:40 PM	#1
G-Force Glockstar Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Posts: 21,770	Should a kid get allowence? I really think they should! I do lots of work at my house, but I still don't get allowance, and neither do my sisters. I think it's really unfair because I work a lot at home and I never get paid. My parents don't think it's right for parents to give their kids allowence because they think kids should just learn. But I strongly DISAGREE! Do you think kids' should be able to have allowance if they work at home? Yes or no?
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04-24-2004, 07:43 PM	#2
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I used to get an allowance up until I was 10 or so...After that, it stopped. I don't know how I feel about them, really...=/
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04-24-2004, 07:46 PM	#3
Rhiannon oh, snap! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 11,097	Yes. Kids can't get jobs until they're 15 (at least here) with a work permit and they need money for little stuff, like going out with friends and such.
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04-24-2004, 08:17 PM	#6
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Yes, provided the parents aren't stupid and give away large sums of money when the kid doesn't do anything. If the kid does the job, give him allowance, if he messes up/does it shabbily, dock him, if he doesn't do it, don't pay him.
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04-24-2004, 07:56 PM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	yeah. i get $7 a week plus $4 for cleaning the house.

04-24-2004, 08:24 PM	#8
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,270	Yes I think that they should! I never got one because my parents couldn't afford to give an allowance to 7 kids! So back in the 60's I babysat for 50 cents an hour! And believe me even back then 50 cents didn't go very far! What do babysitters earn nowdays?
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04-24-2004, 09:03 PM	#9
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,203	i think its fair for kids to earn an allowance by doing chores, just giving someone something teaches them nothing
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04-24-2004, 09:16 PM	#11
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I never got one, but if I did need money for something, I had to work for it. If your not old enough to get a job -- you're not old enough to need money. Theres always things like mowing people's lawns, shoveling, raking.

04-24-2004, 09:55 PM	#12
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	i never got an allowance.

04-24-2004, 10:04 PM	#13
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	yes

04-24-2004, 10:49 PM	#14
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	I never got an allowance growing up. If I wanted something for myself, I just always went to my mom for money, and about 75% of the time, she'd give me about $20. (I only went to her for money a few times a year) If I needed clothes, food, school supplies, etc., my parents always gave me the money for it. What'd I'd do was just keep a piggy bank in my room, and whenever there was loose change, my parents and uncles would put it in there. I opened it when I was about 12 and I had a little over $200. Now that I work, I realize how quick money goes and why some parents are hesitant on alwgiving it to their kids.

04-24-2004, 10:52 PM	#15
MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	I never got an allowance. But my dad buys me stuff all the time so I don't complain about it.