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Don’t rely on comparisons. If you get 50¢ and every girl you know

gets $5, OK—you can point that out. But if you get $5 and you’ve got

a friend who gets $8, save your breath. Most parents want to use

their own judgment—not the neighbors’.

Say you’ll do extra work around the house. If it’s your job to sweep

the kitchen after dinner, offer to load the dishwasher, too. If you give

more, you may get more.

Say you’ll pay for more of your expenses. Your parents might think

it’s a good deal if you start paying for your own movies and treats.

Show your parents that you’re responsible with the money you

already have. Most adults are going to feel better about giving

money to a girl who saves a third of her allowance than to a girl who

blows her entire wad at the mall every payday.

Accept no for an answer. Your family’s financial situation could

make it impossible for your parents to give you more in allowance.

Your parents also might just disagree with you about what the right

amount should be. Either way, if you keep your cool and accept their

decision with good grace, it could help you a year from now when

you ask again. For now, turn your mind to ways to make money on

your own.