Allowance Negotiator Mugs

'A raise in my allowance is fine, dad. But what I'm really after is power of attorney.'

'I'm worth more than $3,000 as a federal income tax exemption. So how about a raise in my allowance?'

'Since it's falling on me to help pay off the budget deficits when I grow up, I think you need to increase my allowance, Dad!'

"I guess Gracie isn't happy with her allowance."

'I need more allowance, this economic slowdown is ruining my lifestyle.'

"Allowance?! Yeah, if you take out the trash, I'll allow you to keep living here."

"...first, let's just figure out an adjustmetn to my allowance..."

'How am I supposed to do my part in stimulating the economy if you won't raise my allowance?'

"Why do I need more allowance? Because if you cut me off at 21, these are my prime spending years!"

"I once considered running away, but he gives me an incentive allowance bonus for remaining as a tax deduction."

'Wait a second... you've been homeschooled for months! Why am I still giving you lunch money?'

'I've crunched the numbers and you can afford to increase my allowance by 15.5.'

'This allowance represents an advance against any future product endorsement royalties.'

'How about giving me one of those useless fivers you're always moaning about,Dad?'

'I know that other kids manage on ?5 pocket money - but their parents don't charge them to watch any television programme their parents don't happen to approve off!'

'I won't meet your demands for an allowance increase, so maybe you should become a free agent.'

"Let's face it, Dad. If you really thought I was my own man, you'd give me a raise in my allowance."

'My strategy is to ask my parents about the national debt, then ask for a measly $5 raise in my allowance.'

'Son, how would you like me to raise your allowance?'

"I could raise your allowance, but then I'd have to increase your sister's. Then I'd need to ask my boss for a raise and he'd be forced to ask the company for a larger budget � which would lead to higher prices, inflation and economic uncertainty...."

"Dad, this is Wendy, she's going to re-negotiate my allowance!"

"For being so open minded you sure are closed wallet."

100 Days Without Allowance Raise

'And please bless my Dad with an increase in pay nd the goodness of heart to raise my allowance.'

"Is there the slightest chance of credit being eased by this weekend?"

'My allowance isn't much - but I have a great benefits package!'

'The position carries no salary, just healthcare coverage.'

"We've decided to diversify our funds on some candy!"

"Can you check inside it for me, Mister?"

"I think you should provide a 401(k) with my allowance."

"He just talked me into giving him a 200% raise in his allowance. At least we don't have to worry about him not succeeding in business when he grows up."

I'd like to request a transfer to a household offering a higher allowance and fewer choices.

'...but if daddy raised your allowance he'd be hurting the economy by stimulating inflation. You wouldn't want him to do that, would you?'

'The increased child tax credit is supposed to stimulate the economy...so how about a raise in my allowance?'

"But, pop, I hardly expected the oil price bust to affect my allowance."