Mum said when I turned 18, no more pocket money. So I got a Saturday job 3 months before my A-Levels: bad idea. But they did pay for driving lessons and tests when I was 17.
With DS, he will be given money until he leaves full-time education. If he also gets a part-time job, it will be grade-dependant. BTW, it's not chore-related. He's expected to do chores now for no money so I don't want a back-dated bill!
Yay! DSD got her first job today - working at a clothes store. I'm actually quite proud of her because she literally bugged them for a couple of months until they gave it to her. She did a trial at a cafe too but decided it wasn't for her which is fair enough - at least she gave it a shot.
We've decided we'll still pay her pocket money though. Depending on what she earns, we may put it aside for her into an account she can't touch, then she'll have a lump sum when she turns 18. But we'll see how the job pans out first.
Thanks Rouge - TBH we don't feel like we're doing an awesome job but when I compare us with her mum who now expects DSD to send HER money because she (DSD) has got a job, I think we're doing OK!
You'll be fine Rouge because you're a good listener. I think that's the main thing - listen to their concerns and take them into account. If you don't agree, tell them why but always give them a reason rather than "no, just because I said no." I've read a few things by Michael Carr-Gregg and I think he's pretty good.
hows your dsd doing? i cant believe her mum even though mines similar in the last 3 years shes borrowed $8000 off me and dp. you sound like your doing a fantastic job and that shes quite mature for her age and a great young lady. xx
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