I get £100 a month to my debit card... am I spoilt?

[fangkevin78]

Hi guys,

I couldn't find a better place to post this, but I get £100 from my parents every month(ish). Does this mean I'm spoilt? I know it's a lot more than others get, maybe I'm quite lucky both my parents are working and my sister is working also as a doctor, but as a 16 year old I spend the money on actual things I need, e.g. school essentials (fountain pens, revision books), and sometimes Playstation 4 games/DLC packs, which is basically comes second to school.

I wouldn't think I'm spoilt in the way I spend the money, but the amount I get does. This £100 excludes pocket money for food, bus fares, and snacks (I get whenever I need), and train/lunch card transfers. So, thoughts guys? I'm pretty fortunate to be in this position and do not wish to talk down on anyone in a bad economic situation, just looking for an honest opinion.

Cheers guys :)

[SethfromMI]

well depending how much the other expenses you mentioned are, I would say you are more well off than others. though when I think of spoiled people, I think of people who are more ungrateful and don't appreciative of what they do have, the people who always need more. just because you have more doesn't make you spoiled

[Danny Phantom]

The 100 euro is not including your expenses? You're not spoilt, but you're privileged.

If you were spoilt, you'd be complaining about not having enough.

[Bull]

I am 17 and work on my family ranch for which I am paid about $1600 a month. Out of that I pay all costs for clothing, school, car (upkeep, insurance), pocket money, etc. I am expected to do my laundry and clean my room and bathroom. And, I pay taxes, give to my church, and support other charitable organizations! And, I have managed to save a good bit of money for college. So while some people would say the amount of money I receive is excessive, or privileged, I say I am being taught responsibility. The Bible says that "to whom much is given, much is expected". If you are a good steward of the money being provided you, you are not spoiled, you are being taught responsibility. In that way, as SethfromMI said, we are privileged.

[JamesSuperBoy]

I guess put at a monthly amount it sounds a lot but thats say £3 a day or so, but it is good to learn to budget and have that responsibility.

[jay_]

I have a credit card that's linked to my dads account. I used it for whatever I need because he isn't around often. I use it for things like gas, food, school supplies, etc.. I don't abuse it because I don't want to lose it lol

[tasminsmith]

oml I get no money given to me except for looking after my horse your so lucky :)

[Hyper]

The amount of money doesn't make you spoiled. It's how you use it that does.

You might be more well off than others but that's a different story all together