In China, very few children make pocket money(零花钱).1, in America, most kids make pocket money by themselves. They make money in many different2. When kids are very young, their parents help them sell the fruits of their own trees to neighbors. Kids may also help3do housework to4money at home. When they reach sixteen, they can make money by sending newspapers or by working in fast food restaurants, especially(尤其)during the5holidays.

    There are many6of making pocket money by kids themselves. First of all, they learn the7of money by working hard so that they will not waste any. Secondly, they learn to8money to buy things they need or want, such as books, pencils, movies and even clothes they like. Thirdly, they learn to9the daily (日常的)life problems by helping their parents or others. Making pocket money is10for children when they grow up. That is why parents encourage their kids to make pocket money.