A survey has shown that last year boys were given 13% more pocket money than girls in the UK. This is an increase from a 2% difference the previous year. The study, carried out by Halifax, found that the average rate of pocket money has risen to £6.55 – the highest since 2007. Boys aged between 8 and 15 received an average of £6.93 a week, whilst girls received just £6.16. 40% of children thought that they did not receive enough pocket money, but boys were more likely to complain and ask for a raise than their female peers. In addition, it was revealed today that there are now over one million fewer people living below the poverty line in England compared with 2010. Children in London were found to receive the highest levels of pocket money, whilst those in East Anglia received the lowest.
A survey has shown that last year boys were given 13% more pocket money than girls in the UK. This is an increase from a 2% difference the previous year. The study, carried out by Halifax, found that the average rate of pocket money has risen to £6.55 – the highest since 2007. Boys aged between 8 and 15 received an average of £6.93 a week, whilst girls received just £6.16. 40% of children thought that they did not receive enough pocket money, but boys were more likely to complain and ask for a raise than their female peers. Psychologist Claudia Hammond said that the gender gap mirrored adult behaviour. Children in London were found to receive the highest levels of pocket money, whilst those in East Anglia received the lowest.