We are going to be in Orlando for 16 nights, and will be doing Universal, Kennedy Space Station, and WDW.
My kids are 14 & 16. (The older child has special needs so doesn’t have a job but does get paid for chores at our house.) Both have money saved in a local CU they can bring on the trip if they want.
I’m thinking about giving them both a lump sum of money at the start of the trip, and tell them it’s for snacks, sodas, and tchotchkes.
We will do a grocery delivery for the hotel room so there will be snacks they can eat without paying. We will also pay for all meals, but ask them to order water or milk (unless they want to pay for a soda).
Their money would be for snacks/sodas in the park or places like city walk or Disney Springs. Or for a t-shirt, toy, etc.
I’m hoping this will deter arguments, since they have the ability to buy almost anything they want… just not EVERYthing they want. I also hope it will help them think about budgeting.
Good idea? Bad idea?
If you think it’s a good idea, how much would you give them each for a 17 day trip?
My kids are 14 & 16. (The older child has special needs so doesn’t have a job but does get paid for chores at our house.) Both have money saved in a local CU they can bring on the trip if they want.
I’m thinking about giving them both a lump sum of money at the start of the trip, and tell them it’s for snacks, sodas, and tchotchkes.
We will do a grocery delivery for the hotel room so there will be snacks they can eat without paying. We will also pay for all meals, but ask them to order water or milk (unless they want to pay for a soda).
Their money would be for snacks/sodas in the park or places like city walk or Disney Springs. Or for a t-shirt, toy, etc.
I’m hoping this will deter arguments, since they have the ability to buy almost anything they want… just not EVERYthing they want. I also hope it will help them think about budgeting.
Good idea? Bad idea?
If you think it’s a good idea, how much would you give them each for a 17 day trip?