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Life in America - Pocket Money
Clark's parents don't have much money. They can't give him much pocket money.
School students in America usually get pocket money from their parents. It is also called an "allowance". This pays for their school lunches, clothes and shopping.
Here's
what some American primary students say about their pocket money.
http://www.globalclassroom.org/2002/lewis.html
In
America, very few families have a domestic helper. They must cook
and clean themselves. To get money, parents often get children to
do chores, work in their home. They must clean their bedroom, cut
the grass or wash the car to get pocket money.
Money doesn't make you happy. A recent study in the UK
(
http://www.dialogueworks.co.uk/newswise/new/switch.html) found that poor children are as happy as rich children. Having lots of pocket money doesn't make you happier, so stop asking your parents for more!
Many teenagers have part-time jobs to get more pocket money. They usually work in supermarkets, packing shelves at night, or as waiters/waitresses. Remember that Lana was a waitress in Smallville.
Other
countries
Here are some UK children's ideas on pocket money. ￡1 = HK$13
http://www.childrens-express.org/dynamic/public/answer_back_pocket_money_190201.htm
Here
is a survey on pocket money in Japan. HK$1 = 14 Yen
http://www.chitanet.or.jp/users/denno/1998/money.htm
History
of money
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/moolah/history.html
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/on2/money/history.html
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