back in the day.... my mum did something that I think was amazing! I had an allowance (a pretty big one, think it was $300 a month which was a LOT back then)... it was paid at the start of the month and was for EVERYTHING outside of home... entertainment, clothes, snacks etc... Mum paid 50% of clothes bought when I gave receipts at the end of the month. I thought this was amazing at the time, I had a lot more financial freedom - but it taught me great budgetting skills etc too. When the money was gone for the month it was gone - no movies, no afternoon tea when i went out with friends, no new stuff. I highly recommend this (with whatever money is the right amount and inclusions) - great life skills and building trust etc.