I think a general 'rule of thumb' is $1 for every year of their age, so he would start off with $3 then move up to $4 etc. We don't really do pocket money, but I will buy them stuff every now and then if they have been keeping their rooms clean and helping out if I ask them too. I get what you are saying about not associating chores with money, but we see it as teaching them that you do have to work for your money, that unfortunatley there isn't anyone to just give it to you for nothing kwim? As much as it would be nice if there were LOL