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How are you all handling "allowance" in this day and age? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by ehxor@lemmy.ca to c/parenting@lemmy.world

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I pretty much only use cash for buying things on FB marketplace, so the idea of giving my kids cash to teach them about responsible spending and value etc seems antiquated. But giving them a debit card seems too abstract. What are you all doing?

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[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I give them money for doing things and in return, they get things. I advise them on spending but don't force it. This way they are free to use their money but also learn effectively over time. If you force their decision, or override their decision, you effectively eliminate the learning.

[–] ehxor@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But you’re giving them cash?

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

fun fact: most places still accept cash. even banks.

[–] grillgamesh0028@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

another intereating fact, they actually have to accept cash! it's still legal tender, no matter how digital everything else nay be.