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I'd say it is OK to give the kids money from time to time, only to do it in moderation. It is just not about giving them the money for everything at all the time. We all need to retain that balance in order for the kids to learn about their responsibilities and to learn to maintain their independent living skills.
There are different ways to teach the kids how to maintain that such as allowances, setting up a goal time line for that or a reward that can come out positively for their hard work. Of course, not everything has to be about money but in fact, things does cost money - go figure.
If one were to overdo it - the child could be in an habit of expecting it when they are not really working hard for it and be less deserving of that.
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