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...Earn an Allowance
Many parents wonder if and when children should be paid to do their chores — and also how much to pay. One rule of thumb many experts recommend is a weekly allowance based on age. So, say, $7 a week for a 7-year-old.
Q: When should a child receive an allowance?
| 3% |  |
Age 3 or younger | |
| 18% | |
Age 4-5 | |
| 54% | |
Age 6-10 | |
| 25% | |
Age 10-15 | |
8333 Total votes cast. | |
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