Amounts of allowance provided to Russian kids disclosed
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Russian Parents Dish Out the Green
T tallied up the bucks Russians shell out for their kiddos' allowances, grilling 1,000 parents per age group in 531 different settlements across the region. Turns out, the amount they hand over depends on the youngster's age:
- From 7 to 10, it's around 620 rubles a week.
- From 11 to 14, it bumps up to 930 rubles.
- For the teens, aged 15 to 17, they snag 1320 rubles.
Money-wise, about 71% of the parents hand over less than 500 rubles weekly to their younger schoolkids, while around 20% give between 500 and 1000 rubles. Teens, though, get more freedom with their dough: just 45% of parents control their spending, compared to 66% for younger children.
As for the no-spending crowd? Among the 7 to 10 year-olds, 20% don't get any pocket money, compared to a measly 10% for the 11 to 14 year-olds and 11% for the big shots aged 15 to 17.
A look back to the survey from 2023, only the 11 to 14 year-olds saw a significant increase in their weekly dough – from 750 rubles. The other two age groups, 7 to 10 and 15 to 17, even saw a decrease – from 640 and 1330 rubles, respectively.
On the money front:
- Economic factors: Changes in a country's economic conditions, such as inflation or parental income levels, can affect how much pocket money children receive.
- Data sources: To find specific data on pocket money for children in Russia, you might look into statistical agencies like Russia's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), which might publish data on household spending or income, or research conducted by organizations studying child welfare or economic conditions.
- International comparisons: Comparing Russia with other countries might offer a broader perspective on pocket money trends and practices. For example, some European countries tend to give older children more pocket money as they gain more independence and responsibilities.
- "The society's understanding of personal-finance matters for teenagers may evolve as they grow older, allowing for increased independence and more substantial allowances."
- "In light of these findings, it would be interesting to explore the role of societal expectations in shaping finance habits for children, especially as they transition into adulthood."
