Amounts of Allowance Russians Provide to Their Kids Revealed
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The Lowdown on Pocket Money in Russia
In a nationwide survey, 1,000 parents of kids aged 7 to 17 were interviewed across 531 Russian settlements. The study aimed to understand the average weekly allowance given to children of different age groups, and the findings did bring some interesting insights:
- Kids between 7-10 years old usually receive approximately 620 rubles weekly, while their counterparts aged 11-14 get around 930 rubles, and 15-17-year-olds receive a bit more, around 1320 rubles.
The survey showed a shift in financial spending on kids as they grow older. About 71% of younger kids receive up to 500 rubles, while only 20% of this age group receive between 500-1000 rubles. Parents of older kids typically give more equal amounts, with 39% providing up to 500 rubles, 38% dispensing between 500-1000 rubles, 11% offering 1000-3000 rubles, and 4% dropping 3000-5000 rubles.
Parents tend to give their children pocket money freely or along with rewards. A striking finding, however, shows that only 3-6% of kids actually earn their pocket money. Parents also tend to decrease their control over children's spending as they grow older, with 66% of parents of younger children keeping a closer eye on finances, compared to 45% who do the same for 15-17-year-olds.
Interestingly, the survey found differences in pocket money allocation depending on the child's age. For instance, 20% of parents of 7-10-year-olds don't give any pocket money, a percentage that drops to 10% for 11-14-year-olds and 11% for 15-17-year-olds.
Comparing these findings with the data from the previous survey (conducted in 2023), significant changes are visible only for the 11-14-year-old group, where the average amount increased from 750 to 930 rubles. However, the age groups of 7-10 years and 15-17 years saw a decrease in pocket money, falling from 640 to 620 rubles and 1330 to 1320 rubles, respectively.
- The society in Russia has seen a shift in the average weekly allowance given to children as they grow older, with older kids receiving more than their younger counterparts.
- On average, families in Russia spend around 531 rubles per week on personal finance matters like budgeting and home-and-garden expenses, highlighting the overall lifestyle and family-dynamics.
- The study found that despite the increase in allowance for 11-14-year-olds, children in the age groups of 7-10 years and 15-17 years saw a decrease in pocket money in the revised survey compared to the previous one.
- It's interesting to note that while some children in Russia earn their pocket money, the majority receive it freely or as a reward, with only a small percentage taking on responsibilities to earn it.
- The findings suggest that as children grow older, parents tend to decrease their control over their spending, with 45% of parents of 15-17-year-olds having less supervision over their children's finances compared to younger counterparts.
- The differences in pocket money allocation among children of different ages also impact relationships within families, as some parents provide none for children aged 7-10, while others may offer significantly more to their older children.
