While parents do support us financially, some of us additionally got pocket-money for ourselves to keep in our gullaks or piggy banks. The rest of us, well, got flying chappals. And, I was in the latter category, but on some occasions, the jingle of coins in my school uniform’s pocket gave me assurance. But people in the extreme category exist as well. For instance, in a recent bizarre case, a 41-year-old jobless man who still gets pocket money sued his parents for life-long maintenance.
A Desi Redditor recently asked people whether they give pocket money to their kids after seeing a couple give Rs. 7,500 to their 8-year-old for canteen food, toys, chocolates, arcades, etc.
Ask: What amount of pocket money do you give to your children? from india
Well, some said they never got any pocket money from their parents:
Other parents dished out advice on how giving pocket-money can actually encourage kids to think and learn about managing finances:
Another parenting hack is when a mom interviewed and hired her kids for housework to let them earn pocket money!
What about you? Did you get any pocket money when you were younger? Share your stories with us!
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