8-Year-Old’s Allowance Causes Family Feud

Meet Rose, an 8-year-old girl who receives a $5 weekly allowance for completing her chores. She’s been diligently saving up her money for a new Switch game, but little did she know that her allowance would ignite a family feud! When Rose’s 11-year-old cousin discovers the money jar, he demands an allowance too, and his parents are pointing fingers at Rose’s mom. But is she really to blame? Let’s dive into the story…

Rose’s Allowance Routine

Saving for a Switch Game

Cousin’s Discovery ️‍♂️

The Allowance Envy Begins

Brother’s Demands

The Ultimatum ⚖️

Sister-in-Law’s Disapproval

The Chore Strike

Mom’s Opinion

Dad’s Stance

Husband’s Thoughts

Caught in the Middle

The Allowance History

Standing Firm ✊

Edit: Confidence Boost

Allowance Drama: Who’s Right?

Rose’s mom is caught in a whirlwind of family drama, all because of a simple $5 allowance. Her brother demands she either stop paying Rose or give his son an allowance too, while her sister-in-law accuses her of making them look like bad parents. Even her husband questions if $5 a week is too much. But is Rose’s mom really in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…

NTA for not changing parenting decisions to please entitled family members

NTA. Laugh uproariously and don’t engage with entitled family drama

Giving an allowance for chores isn’t wrong, but enforcing rules around chores with more immediate incentives tends to be better motivation for kids. NTA.

Sibling drama over allowance sparks witty comment thread

Teaching kids about money : NTA parent gets support and advice

Teaching kids responsibility and value of money

Mind your own business ‍♀️

Commenter calls out OP’s brother with

Sibling feud over allowance! NTA parent vs TA uncle

Teaching kids money management skills is important. NTA

Teaching kids responsibility with allowance . NTA stands up to brother.

Teaching kids financial responsibility early on with allowance

Rewarding children for work is fair and reasonable. NTA

Different parenting styles, same family feud. NTA!

Teaching kids life skills through pocket money

Mind your own business! NTA for giving your daughter allowance

Teaching kids to be responsible with money can prevent debt later

Sibling drama over allowance decision. NTA takes stand

Teaching kids work ethic is NTA! ‍ ‍ ‍

Parenting 101: NTA for discussing allowance with your child ‍

Teaching kids the value of money: NTA comment wins.

Teaching kids about money is important! NTA

Childcare provider defends OP’s parenting decision and offers advice

Confused commenter questions relevance of parenting post

Teaching opportunity for son, not your responsibility to pay. NTA

Centuries of allowances, brother’s odd reaction is baffling

Chores as repayment – NTA. Brother needs to mind business.

Parent regrets not getting allowance, defends teaching daughter to save

Is this really a moral conundrum?

Teaching the value of hard work and fairness

Teaching responsibility without allowance

Teaching kids financial responsibility is important, NTA wins

Respectful NTA comment stands up for individual parenting styles

Giving allowance is NTA, brother and SIL need to chill

Sibling rivalry over allowance? NTA shuts down brother’s demands

Teaching kids financial responsibility is important. Don’t let anyone judge.

Commenter sarcastically criticizes teaching financial responsibility to children

Teaching kids the value of hard work and budgeting

Teaching kids financial responsibility through pocket money

Teaching daughter financial skills = NTA . Nephew needs help too?

Teaching kids financial responsibility through allowance

Allowance nostalgia sparks agreement in comment section

Teaching kids the value of money through allowance

Teaching kids to save money early

Teaching kids the value of work and reward ‍

Teaching kids financial responsibility is important. NTA

Making an allowance part of financial education. NTA.

Teaching kids financial responsibility is important

A creative way to teach kids about money management

NTA and positive parenting skills triumph over entitled family members

Teaching kids about money: YTA or NTA?

NTA defends allowance and points out SIL’s immaturity

Fair allowance suggestion sparks family feud

Teaching kids financial responsibility with allowance. NTA wins!

Valid parenting styles vary, NTA. Don’t let bullies bring you down.

Sassy response shuts down family’s absurdity

Fair allowance or underpayment? The verdict is in!

Teaching kids financial responsibility is important. NTA for setting boundaries.

Saving allowance for Spice Girls CD, NTA teaches smart money.

Teaching kids the value of work and time

Teaching kids the value of money with allowance

Not the a**hole for calling out entitled parenting.

Parenting style defended with NTA, keep raising her your way

Teaching kids the value of work and money

Sibling rivalry over parenting choices. NTA wins.

Mind your own business! NTA for not giving allowance.

Teaching kids financial responsibility > instant gratification