18th Birthday money

[LWoodhurst]

I want to give my grand daughter money for her 18th birthday (thats what she wants) but I don't know how much to give. Can anyone help me please.

[EmEd1984]

hm...if i was going to a party for someone i'd give �18 (in �1 coins all stuck to a card! ha), so maybe a similar idea? perhaps �180, �118 or something like �50 split into 18 different coins

just suggestions really

[Madison68]

My mother gives �50 for 18th's and �100 for 21st's, but it all depends on what you can afford. There are some cards designed especially to hold coins on the front. You could buy one of those, and give her the notes inside.

[daffy654]

My daughter just turned 19 and I gave her �50.00 in vouchers for New Look.

[treborrobert]

your mistake was askin ....i think gift of �25 is more than enought ...after all its the thought that counts not the amount... and you are the granparent not the mother / father big money comes from them if you give her �25 ..or ..�50 ... or �100.. it will make no diffrence to her it will be spent before you could say ...happy birthday .lol .. �25 is more than enought

[LWoodhurst]

Thank you all for your sound advice! I do appreciate your responses, and they reaffirmed my initial thoughts.

[lilteddybear]

hi im nearly 16 and for my 16th am gettin a �100 but for my 18th the money will go down. anything thats suits you to give as a gift i'm sure no matter how much you give her she will be happy that u gave her some thing.

[JonnyBoy12]

Never having had the pleasure of being a parent (or a grandparent, obviously) I would not know this for sure, but have been told never to give children money as a gift. Was told it was too impersonal, and would "put a value" on your relationship with them. Not sure I agree with this, but if you get them a gift instead I think it has a "thought value" attached.

[ethanryan]

rather than give her money y dont u go for a girlie shopping day, your treat.

[DinloDan]

A few grand at least you cheap skate.

[Fed]

Depends on what you can afford, and your granddaughter will know this. Money will always go down well, but if it is something to remember, then something personal like jewellery would be better.You could always ask her parents, but If you have loads of money, you could consider using your inheritance tax allowances.................