Pocket Money

Pocket Money in Japan

By Soli Deo Gloria

Allowance​

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The average Japanese school child receives 2000 (Junior High School) to 4000 (High School) yen a month.

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allowance = pocket money

receive = get​

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Manga are one of the most popular things to buy with ones allowance.​

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Multiple Choice

What is the most popular thing to buy with ones pocket money?

• meet friends

• savings

• snack & drink

• stationay tools

Meeting ones Friends also requires money.

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require = need

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Multiple Choice

Who spends more money on meeting friends?

• boys

• girls

Multiple Choice

Who spends most on toys?

• elementary school boys

• elementary school girls

• Junior High school boys

• Junior High school girls

Saving money

is a good option, when you want to buy something expensive in the future. Or simply don't need something right now.​

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​option = choice

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Multiple Choice

Which age group saves the least?

• Elementary school children

• Junior high school kids

• High school students

Age

as we grow up,

the way

we spend our

money changes a lot.​

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Multiple Choice

What the biggest winner for junior high school kids?

(what do they spend more for than elemantary school kids)

• books

• fashion

• going out with friends

• video games

Multiple Choice

What the biggest winner for high school kids?

(what do they spend more for than junior high school kids)

• books

• fashion

• going to the cinema

• saving money

Boys & Girls

are in some areas very different when it comes to spending money.

Can you guess where?​

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Multiple Choice

What are girls compared to boys most likely to spend money on?

• fashion

• meeting friends

• movies

• stationary items

Multiple Choice

What are boys compared to girls most likely to spend money on?

• manga

• savings

• toys

• video games

Multiple Choice

What are boys and girls most equally likely to buy?

• books

• public transport

• manga

• snack & drink

What about you

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Share your information to create a class survey!​

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Poll

What do you do with your pocket money

• snack & drink

• stationary items

• manga

• meeting friends

• books & magazines

Open Ended

What else do you like to do with your money?