Moms Talk Q & A: Should Children Get Allowances?

White Plains Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for parents, caregivers and their families right here in White Plains. Each Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Moms Talk Q&A, our Moms Council of experts and smart local parents answer questions, give advice and share solutions. 

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So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with today’s topic: Should children receive an allowance?

Do you or did you give your kids allowance money? If so, what age were they when you began providing an allowance? How much do you give them and how often? What are the pros and cons of this?

Were there any restrictions? As in the money can only be spent on X or Y. Did you change the amount and/or restrictions from one child to the next? 

How do you know they are spending it in an appropriate manner?

Do you use an allowance as an incentive for good behavior? Do you take it away when they misbehave?

We need need your expert parental advice! Tell other local parents how you tackle this topic in the comments box below 

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