Common allowance for boarders

goaliedad
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:52:49 +0000

Every school is a little different with regards to what gets handled in cash and what goes on account.

I know with my D’s school parents can set weekly, monthly, or term limits on cash withdrawals (for off-campus shopping), school store expenditures (school sweatshirts, convenience items, etc), and the after-hours food counter (pizza, snacks, etc.). The school sends out information about typical allowance strategies that are used by parents.

I wouldn’t be surprised if other schools do similar things with suggestions.