From Kroni
Tips, guides and small stories about allowance, chores and family money — written for everyday life.
12.50 and 12.05 are different prices: read the decimal places together. Work through a hypothetical example and help your child explain the choice.
A named backup is not automatically available. Confirm the particular day and task before treating the responsibility as transferred.
A big discount percentage with no original price: compare today's payment. Work through a hypothetical example and help your child explain the choice.
A bigger percentage, a smaller money discount: calculate both original prices. Work through a hypothetical example and help your child explain the choice.
When something borrowed is damaged, tell its owner what you actually observed. Agree the next step before repairing or replacing it.
A small swap table works best with clear ownership and choices. Help children consider one exchange at a time without requiring equal numbers of swaps.
When a relative or neighbour collects your child, put the name, time and meeting point in one note that follows the school’s own arrangements.
The usual leader is away for one session. Check the organiser’s contact arrangement and give the collecting adult the same practical information.
A discount now or a voucher later: compare what your child can actually use. Work through a hypothetical example and help your child explain the choice.
A home tournament can include players and voluntary spectators. Ask before putting names on the list, and keep other roles optional too.
A fixed gift or a percentage with a cap: test small and large amounts. Work through a hypothetical example and help your child explain the choice.
A fixed reserve or a percentage buffer: how much extra has your child set aside? Work through a hypothetical example and help your child explain the choice.