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

submitted 1 week 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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[–] ehxor@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But you’re giving them cash?

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

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

[–] grillgamesh0028@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

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