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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]$10 for keeping up with homework and very basic chores (setting table, taking trash out, put laundry away). Then up to $15 if they exercise and practice their instrument most days. Last week they decided to forgo the entire allowance because they decided to not do chores, and I let them. Now they regret it, so they are raking leaves for extra cash. [/quote]

What do they do with their money? Not judging, my 12 year old has gone to 7-11 once or twice, but other than that has no place to spend her money right now.[/quote]

It's episodic although mostly my son spends on xbox games and my daughter puts a lot of it in the bank. But also they like to shop on vacation (at the beach) or other special events pre-covid. This year they have to contribute to birthday and Christmas gifts. Sometimes I just say "use your own money" when I'm over budget for the week or an item seems frivolous. For a long time my 12 year old was saving for a nice phone but decided against it once she realized how many weeks of allowance it would take--to me that is the whole point of an allowance. They have to make spending choices.[/quote]

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