At what age, if any, do you think children should start receiving an allowance?

At what age, if any, do you think children should start receiving an allowance? Published on August 25, 2026 → Survey conducted on August 25, 2026 on 7555 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

6 or younger

11%

7 - 9

34%

10 - 12

26%

13 - 15

16 or older

Children should never receive an allowance

Not sure

14%

6 or younger

11%

7 - 9

34%

10 - 12

26%

13 - 15

16 or older

Children should never receive an allowance

Not sure

14%

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