Allowance for siblings of different ages
Keeping it fair when children of different ages get different amounts. Worked examples at real ages.
The numbers
| Rule | Age 5 | Age 8 | Age 12 | All three a week | All three a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 per year of age | $2.50 | $4 | $6 | $12.50 | $650 |
| 1 per year of age | $5 | $8 | $12 | $25 | $1300 |
| 1.5 per year of age | $7.50 | $12 | $18 | $37.50 | $1950 |
Three children aged 5, 8 and 12. Paying by age keeps it predictable: each child knows they get more when they are older, not because they argued for it.
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Every amount is computed 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.