Pocket money – why it needs to survive in the digital age
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By Harry Wallop
As a survey suggests pocket money is declining, we look at how the tradition can flourish in an increasingly cashless society
“Can I have £5.50,” asks Celia, my seven-year-old.
“Why?”
“I really want to buy this doll,” she says, pointing to a slightly damaged and distinctly terrifying porcelain figure dressed in Victorian garb. We spent part of half-term in Suffolk, home to many wonderful sights, not least Clare Antiques, four-floors of vintage clothing, dusty armoury and disturbing dolls. The kids loved it.
As a survey suggests pocket money is declining, we look at how the tradition can flourish in an increasingly cashless society
“Can I have £5.50,” asks Celia, my seven-year-old.
“Why?”
“I really want to buy this doll,” she says, pointing to a slightly damaged and distinctly terrifying porcelain figure dressed in Victorian garb. We spent part of half-term in Suffolk, home to many wonderful sights, not least Clare Antiques, four-floors of vintage clothing, dusty armoury a...
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