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my father is kind, and a true genteman…

but my trouble with him is…he is tooo ‘saving money’…I know its there’s problem with economy…but what do you think about, RM2 @ $1 for 2 week???!!! I now he meant right…but…its just not right…our family doesnt do the ‘allowance for a month’…our fmily way is…you ask then you get…but my father give me RM2 @ $1 when I asked him…but then the next week, he’s exhort me because I dont care about the world crisis…And you know, my school start 7am-3.30pm …im embarresed(almost) of my friends had to spend a little money for me…

he’s not always this way, but this was the worst, his rule is I cannot spend more than RM5 for a week…ergggh…

I love my father…he never angry at his children, and always pray, but this is just tooo much…In parents point of view, is this ok???

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Answer #1

no thats just weird,

whats rm5 thou ?

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Answer #2

Demima, ‘RM’ is the monetary denomination for Malaysia. It stands for ‘Ringgit Malaysia’.

‘Ringgit’ translates to ‘Dollar(s).’ So RM5 would be 5 Malaysian Ringgit. RM5 converts to roughly US$1.35.

down2earth, yes, your dad may be a tiny bit extreme when it comes to giving out pocket money, BUT, at the same time you don’t really need the money at your age. When I was back home staying with my parents, I barely spent any money at all, if ever. All my needs were taken care of. I didn’t have to buy food because my mom would cook for us, and I didn’t have to pay rent because I lived with my parents.

I suppose the severity of the situation would highly depend on how well off financially your family is. If you are from a rich family, then I can understand how the amount you get would be ridiculous.

Anyway, if you are really unhappy with the amount you get, you can just have a friendly chat with your dad about it. :)

Answer #3

He is the parent - in the position of authority - looking after your best interests - decision should be respected - maybe you could do chores to earn more if needed - you’ll be in his position before you know it !

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