I never got an allowance but I mostly got want I needed and wanted within reason. This was basically determined by the chores I did and how much I generally helped in the house.
My parents and grandparents always sat me down to do the monthly budget with them. I learned early on the way money flowed in and out of the household. That gave me a perspective on debt and credit that many of my friends didn't have.
I did get cash on birthdays and holidays and on some other special occasions.
Once I started working (around 13) that money was mine to do with as I pleased. There was a great sense of personal responsibility. I think that really helped me once I left my parents home at about 17.
I have no opinion on the "free" money of not doing chores. All kids and families are different. I will say that having my parents be honest about our finances and not shielding my as much did help me in the long run.
I saw that PyCon Jamaica is a go for November, that's awesome.
Hope to see you again in PyCaribbean come February.
There's currently early birds tickets available for $100. Regular price will be $150.
http://superherojs.com look really good. I'll definitely check it out.
During the past year I've been heavily involved in building and strengthening the tech community in Puerto Rico. As a result many students and beginning devs have asked me for advice on how to really learn Javascript. My response is always "start with Javascript the Good Parts".In the state the the JS world is right now does this still hold true? Should I recomend some other book in addition to...