Do you think children should be given pocket money?
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A natural way to answer
I think it can be a good idea, as long as there's some guidance. A small amount helps children understand the value of money and learn to make their own choices about spending.
Key phrases to use
- save up for — to keep money over time to buy a particular thing“He's saving up for a new phone.”
- value of money — an understanding of how much money is worth and how hard it is to earn“Working young taught me the value of money.”
- get into trouble — to end up in a difficult situation, here with money“People can get into trouble with credit cards.”
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