Allowance for a 4-year-old and a 10-year-old
At one dollar per year of age a 4-year-old and a 10-year-old get $4 and $10 a week, $14 together, and the older child gets $6 more.
A 4 and a 10-year-old, three ways
| Rule | Age 4 a week | Age 10 a week | The gap a week | Both a week | Both a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 per year of age | $2 | $5 | $3 | $7 | $364 |
| $1 per year of age | $4 | $10 | $6 | $14 | $728 |
| $1.50 per year of age | $6 | $15 | $9 | $21 | $1092 |
Paying by age keeps it predictable: the 4-year-old gets the 10-year-old's amount in 6 years, not because they argued for it.
At 4
- small treats
- stickers or a small toy they save up for
Money skills: coins and notes have different values; money runs out; waiting a few days for something.
At 10
- snacks and outings with friends
- games, books and hobby supplies
- gifts for family
Money skills: planning a month ahead; saving for something bigger; seeing interest add up.
TaskFamily keeps a separate allowance, jars and savings goal for every child, paid automatically on the same payday, with each child's amount changing as they grow.
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Every amount is worked out with the same functions as our allowance and savings goal calculators. Rules of thumb, not advice on what to pay. The guide text is drafted with AI from these numbers and checked automatically before it is published.