How to compare allowances across children
Before you set up or adjust your children’s pocket money schedules, it helps to see everything in one place. KiddyCash lets you view all active allowances across your family so you can spot gaps, avoid duplication, and make fair decisions — whether you’re managing two kids in Nairobi or five spread across different cities.
What is an allowance in KiddyCash?
An allowance is a recurring transfer of funds from your family account into a child’s KiddyCash wallet. You choose the amount, frequency (weekly or monthly), and start date. Each child in your family can have their own allowance running independently.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
- At least one child added to your family profile
- At least one allowance already created (see how to create a weekly allowance or how to create a monthly allowance if you haven’t set one up yet)
- Sufficient balance in your family wallet to cover upcoming disbursements
How to view and compare allowances
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Open the Allowances overview. Go to KiddyCash Allowances in your browser or tap Allowances from the Family dashboard in the app.
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See all children listed. Every child linked to your family appears as a row. Children with no active allowance will show a No schedule status.
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Read the comparison columns. The overview table displays the following for each child:
Column What it means Child name The name as entered on their profile Allowance amount Amount sent per cycle (e.g. KES 500) Frequency Weekly or monthly Next payment date When the next automatic transfer runs Wallet balance Current funds sitting in the child’s wallet Status Active, Paused, or No schedule -
Identify what needs attention. Look for children marked No schedule or Paused. These children are not receiving funds automatically. If you’re trying to build consistent money habits — something schools are increasingly reinforcing in financial literacy programmes — gaps in allowance schedules can undermine the routine.
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Compare amounts across siblings. Consider age, school expenses, and any savings goals each child has. A teenager covering their own transport in Nairobi will reasonably need more than a primary school child. KiddyCash does not enforce equal amounts — that decision stays with you.
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Select a child to edit or create an allowance. Tap any child’s row to open their allowance detail. From there you can adjust the amount, change the frequency, pause, or resume. If the child has no allowance yet, you’ll see a Set up allowance button.
Tips for fair allowance planning
- Start small and increase gradually. Children learn better when they manage modest amounts first.
- Align frequency with real expenses. Weekly allowances suit children who buy snacks or small items regularly. Monthly allowances work well for older children learning to budget.
- Use wallet balances as a signal. If a child’s wallet consistently hits zero before the next payment, the amount may need adjusting — not necessarily increasing.
- Involve children in the conversation. Research shows that families who collaborate with schools on financial education see stronger money habits in children over time.