how much do you think is an appropriate amount for a 13 year olds allowance?
154729
$30 a week is ridiculous.\n\n$10 - $20/week, depending on your financial situation.  Teach your child about saving.  Maybe even act as a savings account to him/her...say, if he/she puts $5 in your "account", you give them $10 in a month.  100% in a month is a pretty good rate, but no child is going to save $5 to get a nickel in a month.\n\nTeach your kids about money.  So they don't go nuts with credit cards when they're 18.
720432
Growing up my parents didn't give me an allowance, but whenever I needed anything they were sure to buy it for me and when I wanted to go with friends I got some money. Mainly I had to earn my own moneys when I turned 15 and old enough to work. Before like for the movies I'd probably get like $20 or something, but that wasn't a usual occurence and for the most part I just got 5-10 dollars and it definitely set me for life. Now here at college I am working as well as saving. I know that if I want something I have to aim to save for it, and realize more the value of what I am getting.
1088864
When I graduated high school I usually recieved 30-50 dollars, which I graciously accepted.  Of course, some relatives gave me more than that, but I wouldn't have expected more than 50 dollars from someone I wasn't related to.
574717
Monetary value should correspond to your relationship to the child.\n\n$20-30- Child of distant friend/relative, infrequent contact.\n$30-40- Child of close friend/relative\n$50-60- Like your own blood\n\nIf you're still unsure, just get them a set of reference books like a dictionary/thesaurus from a bookstore.
732651
If your not legally an adult, your parents should provide all basics of shelter, food, clothing, school and personal hygiene.  Any parent who tries to make you pay for basics is a JERK!\n\nNow, if you are talking about wanting special shampoo, premium soap, well, it is okay to ask you to spend your $ if you want these as a matter of personal preference.\n\nYour only a teenager once, don't let your parents rob you of this special time by pushing you to be a full fledged adult too quickly.  \n\nTo me, if you go to school full time, and have a part time job on the side, while maintaining good grades, you are demonstrating responsibility.  Any parent who tries to say they are 'teaching responsibility' by making their teenager pay for things that they (the adults) really should (in fact, it is a technically a law that they must), and cleaning 3/4 of the house, is shrugging their own responsibility as a parent.  Do they know they have a child, or do they think they have a maid/slave?\n\nAs far as what to do ... don't tell you parents about all the money you make or have.  It will just tempt them to try to unfairly transfer costs to your shoulders.  Sounds like they are possibly jealous of you - my guess would be their teenage years were not great, and maybe they are little bitter and think it is unfair that you are doing well.
593012
Probably 18 without parent and 16 with. Also if you are going to do this make sure you do some research on costs because some can be pretty expensive.
727992
Depends on the family and the number of kids.  The average these days seems to be $3 per hour for a middle class family.  When I babysat, I watched three little boys for $5 an hour (and occasionally more), which was better money than a lot of my friends made.  Don't be too demanding or the parents will find someone else.  If you take good care of the kids and ask for a reasonable amount, they're more likely to keep you on long-term.
883219
I think about 12. It depends on how mature the child is and where the party is going to be. It also depends on the parents opinion.
783385
If its a gift exchange where you only buy one present, then perhaps you should ask your group to establish a spending limit. I would say $20 and under would be fine!
114740
It's 16 or 18 depending on circumstances. For more info, see my source.
534599
I don't think that is good advice to give a 13 year old in this day and age.  Kids have way too much going on in their heads to think that something like what you suggest might occur for them.  \n\nYou may have had a good experience, but I'm sure that is the exception rather than the rule.  \n\nAs a teacher, I would think that you would exercise more restraint in these matters. \n\nDon't mean to be harsh, but you did ask our opinion.
207770
i babysit very often, although i've never had a case like this.  i know it may sound odd, but i think the price/hour/child, in this case, may depend on how long she babysits each time.  by this, i mean that, if she just babysits for an hour or two, it would be less per hour than if she did it for more than 4 or 5 hours.  this is because, as the time goes by, there is more work that has to be done, more problems to deal with, more stress for sitter and children, etc.  i would say a baseline total would be about $20-$30 per hour, but more would be acceptable, depending on the families monetary status (if you know it), the going rate for babysitters in your area, etc.  possibly, charge $30 for the first 2 or 3 hours, then maybe $40 for the next few.  with these prices, I'm using a low estimate of $15 for autistic/hour (more, depending on the work your daughter needs to do), then $7.50/hour for each of the other 2.  i give the same price for these 2  because the 12 yr old probably doesn't need that much looking-after, i think it's nice to charge a little less as they get older, and, especially since it sounds like the ADD is very mild, that shouldn't be much of a factor in pricing.  ask around what is usually charged for 3 typical children in your area, raise the price slightly, consult with the parents of the children about how much they are willing to pay.  the price for 2 childern should be more than the price of 1 child times 2 (more work with 2, more trouble to get into), same goes for 3.\nyour daughter sounds like a wonderful person to be willing to do this work.  it sounds like a great opportunity for her to grow as a person as well.
328244
At 13 you have a few options, almost all involve light physical labor.  However you can gain valuable lessons at being self employed (and with remarkably little risk if your parents help out).  Lawn mowing, lemonade stands, paper routes, baby sitting, and washing cars are all tried and true favorites.  If you have any special skills (artistic ability, second language, computer skills, etc.) try to think of ways to put them to use at a profit
1052004
That's bull that you need a job. You THINK you need a job. You are 13, relax, don't work until you absolutely need to, which is usually at least 16 if not 18 or even older.
734515
Im just about to turn 22 and I have saved about 40k. I try for about 800$ a month, but often find that goal hard to reach. No debts as it stands right now, but things maybe changing shortly. I wasted alot of my income until about a year and a half ago.I think its important for teenagers to learn about finacial responsibility before they waste the first few years going pay check to pay check, I wish I had
927590
Hi, i would definatly request no less than $10. Check what local daycares charge per kid in your area...you can use that in an interview when discussing your pay. For 3 kids i would say anywhere from 10-20 per hour $$$ Also remember if they say only pay you 11 or so an hour, require that they pay you a certain amount per mile...say like 40 cents or something. \nGood luck
331374
Give what you can afford. I'd say maybe double what you'd give for a normal birthday present.