The fact that girls earn 15% less pocket money than boys says a lot.
We may think that gender stereotypes are changing, but it isn't happening as fast as we may believe.
Boys earn an average of $12.59 a week compared to $10.98 for girls, according to a survey of more than 2000 parents with at least one child aged eight to 17 conducted last year by the market researcher YouGov.
Girls’ self-perception and confidence around money are moulded by a number of influences. Parents are a trusted source of financial education.
But the difference in pocket money
