Welcome to the awkward phase of pocket money, where your wants are huge but your allowance is still a mere £10 to £20. This is the age of “Can I borrow a fiver?” and “I’ll pay you back on Thursday” (a lie we’ve all told).
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You’re too old for a simple Happy Meal, but too young for a proper job. So you’re stuck begging for a raise, armed with a PowerPoint presentation about how your peers get £15 a week (a complete fabrication).
This is where pocket money becomes a battlefield. Your parents say, “You can have a little extra if you do the dishes.” You reply, “Fine, but I’m charging a management fee.” Negotiation skills are born in the kitchen, over a pile of dirty plates.
