[MTVN]

Originally Posted by happyland

How much do they get??

On average kids get about £20/£30 I'd say, it varies depending on how much your parents earn and you're only eligible if they earn less than £30,00 I think(?)

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

On average kids get about £20/£30 I'd say, it varies depending on how much your parents earn and you're only eligible if they earn less than £30,00 I think(?)

Per month?

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by MTVN

On average kids get about £20/£30 I'd say, it varies depending on how much your parents earn and you're only eligible if they earn less than £30,00 I think(?)

You are 100% spot on MTVN, that is the breakdown of it as to entitlement for it,the only condition being that you have to stay on the course and fully attend.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by happyland

How much do they get??

depends on how much your parents earn and I think you only get it if your parents earn less than £30,000. I'm not 100% sure though

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

Yeah, Its for 16 - 18 year olds, I'm not sure if you get it at uni or not though

At Uni you have to get loans

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Shaun

At Uni you have to get loans

sounds fun!

[Zippy]

just encourages them not to work if you ask me. Free money is never a good motivator.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Zippy

just encourages them not to work if you ask me. Free money is never a good motivator.

I agree with this

[Sarah.]

Nope. Stupid system.

[Smithy]

I think I agree with what Matt said before that if they needed it for travel, they should be given a bus/train pass rather than cash which isn't going to be spent on it.

But to the point is isn't a good motivator, it is, because it discourages truancy, as you don't get the cash if you don't go to school and it can be stopped if your grades arent up to scratch

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I think I agree with what Matt said before that if they needed it for travel, they should be given a bus/train pass rather than cash which isn't going to be spent on it.

But to the point is isn't a good motivator, it is, because it discourages truancy, as you don't get the cash if you don't go to school and it can be stopped if your grades arent up to scratch

Yeah that's true but I think it's your own personal responsibility to turn up to lessons, you shouldnt have to be essentially bribed into doing so.

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Yeah that's true but I think it's your own personal responsibility to turn up to lessons, you shouldnt have to be essentially bribed into doing so.

I suppose, but it's going to increase the attendance of those who possibly weren't turning up prior to getting it and it'll improve their work ethic

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by Smithy

But to the point is isn't a good motivator, it is, because it discourages truancy, as you don't get the cash if you don't go to school and it can be stopped if your grades arent up to scratch

you can't buy a desire for education. They should want to be there in the first place. Not just turning up and going through the motions to get their £30. It's a bollocks system.

If they need specific things then they should get vouchers for those things only. Not just cash to spend on whatever they want.

[Jords]

I need more people who get it Im being outnumbered.

Might just enjoy it a bit more if the general attitude is that its pointless and nobody needs it, makes you feel like youre just hoarding money rather than saving it for when you actually do need it *goes to the shops and buys 1 of everything*
Nah, well maybe, its not even that much just a little something, I appreciate it anyway and Smithy good point!

[Stephanie]

no, i don't think it should be kept.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

no, i don't think it should be kept.

Youre a rich bitch though!

[Stephanie]

Originally Posted by Jords

Youre a rich bitch though!

doesn't really matter about me, i just don't think it should be kept because most people don't use it for what it's supposed to be for, and it's a waste of money imo.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

doesn't really matter about me, i just don't think it should be kept because most people don't use it for what it's supposed to be for, and it's a waste of money imo.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

doesn't really matter about me, i just don't think it should be kept because most people don't use it for what it's supposed to be for, and it's a waste of money imo.

As long as people spend it on education stuff (stationary, revision booklets/CDs etc.) and travel, and not get money from their parents to do that, then anything 'spare' from EMA I dont see the problem that they spend on theirself.

You might argue theyre given too much but theyre most likely not treat as much as those with richer parents (not always the case), so why not let them enjoy it a bit? Or save the 'spare' for when its needed/give to parents to help pay bills. Bit of all 3 even (like meh)!

People who get EMA will see my point, those that dont essentially dont give a **** and think we should just go get a job if we want money. Which is true, but the system does help towards important things, and we should be able to have the weekend to just chillllllllll and get work done.

It only lasts 2 years (well, did), then we all gotta go out and earn our money! 2 years of what, 80 years is nothing if you think about it. Life should be enjoyed more, too much stress in it ;/

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Jords

As long as people spend it on education stuff (stationary, revision booklets/CDs etc.) and travel, and not get money from their parents to do that, then anything 'spare' from EMA I dont see the problem that they spend on theirself.

You might argue theyre given too much but theyre most likely not treat as much as those with richer parents (not always the case), so why not let them enjoy it a bit? Or save the 'spare' for when its needed/give to parents to help pay bills. Bit of all 3 even (like meh)!

People who get EMA will see my point, those that dont essentially dont give a **** and think we should just go get a job if we want money. Which is true, but the system does help towards important things, and we should be able to have the weekend to just chillllllllll and get work done.

It only lasts 2 years (well, did), then we all gotta go out and earn our money! 2 years of what, 80 years is nothing if you think about it. Life should be enjoyed more, too much stress in it ;/

It's all well for you to say that but you're forgetting how it's all funded. It's the taxpayer who is paying for it all, they shouldnt be giving you money so that you can spend it on yourself.

I know you use it for your education as well btw, but I dont agree that people should be entitled to it so that they can have a more relaxing weekend

[Novo]

I use to think EMA was great back in the day, now i spend 3x that much on a spin on the Roulette wheel

[Shaun]

when I was in sixth form and qualified for it the rules were a lot more lenient - I remember they used to give bonuses at the end of some terms (though why I have no idea), of £100. I spent it on Christmas presents...

to be fair Jords you're only doing what any sane student would do: get free money whilst you can LOL

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Shaun

when I was in sixth form and qualified for it the rules were a lot more lenient - I remember they used to give bonuses at the end of some terms (though why I have no idea), of £100. I spent it on Christmas presents...

they still do & at birthdays

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Shaun

when I was in sixth form and qualified for it the rules were a lot more lenient - I remember they used to give bonuses at the end of some terms (though why I have no idea), of £100. I spent it on Christmas presents...

to be fair Jords you're only doing what any sane student would do: get free money whilst you can LOL

And that.

We dont get bonuses anymore btw.

[Benjamin]

No it shouldn't be kept. Why should you be paid to stay on and learn? If you don't want to learn then don't, and vice versa. What an absolute waste of money it is.