 choose to give other treats like this as a way of stopping their kids from spending their money all in one go – while 44% prefer different methods as it is cheaper. The research, commissioned by Sky Mobile, also found that while some are still giving money for chores (23%), more than a third of those (36%) would consider switching to something else as a savvy alternative. Allowing them to make in-game purchases, for instance on Fortnite, is another common reward ( Tristan Fewings/Getty Images) Sharing her families' experience with pocket money, singer, songwriter and mum of two, Louise Redknapp, said: 'Like lots of parents, I've also been asked by my kids for a variety of alternative ways for them to receive their pocket money. 'Mixing it up by purchasing extra mobile data, mobile gaming credits, or a bit more screen time, is a great way to encourage children to help around the house and reward good behaviour – it's a successful tried and tested method in our house. 'And to help us parents, Sky Mobile lets you share your spare data – a fab alternative to say thanks.' The study also found children ask for additional mobile phone data three times a month – and for those who are able to share it, the going rate per chore is three gigabytes. An ave){kind=link}
More than four in five are now turning to alternative ‘payments’ – including extra screen time, chocolate and sweets, or in-game purchases
Pocket money seems to be becoming a thing of the past â as parents now use modern rewards, such as extra screen time or additional mobile data, to encourage their children to do chores.
In fact, a whopping 84% of parents are now turning to alternative “payments” to incentivise youngsters helping around the house more.
The new go-to “currencies” include chocolate or sweets, a later bedtime, or in-game purchases, according to the poll of 500 mums and dads, with 12-16-year-olds.
And over half (56%) choose to give other treats like this as a way of stopping their kids from spending their money all in one go â while 44% prefer different methods as it is cheaper.