The transition to adolescence is a time when children begin to actively assert their independence, test the limits of what is acceptable, and, importantly, understand the value of money. During this period, it is common to observe that a young person starts demanding financial support from parents, which serves as a kind of signal of their growing individuality. Parents, witnessing this evolution, take on the role not only of guardians but also of mentors, helping to establish healthy financial boundaries and instill a sense of responsibility. At approximately 12–14 years old, a teenager already demonstrates the first steps toward independence: they are capable not only of asking for money but also of learning to use it wisely and developing a sense of accountability for their actions. This process requires active parental involvement – setting tasks that help develop money-earning skills and the ability to manage finances. In this way, the transitional period in a child's life becomes an opportunity to lay a solid foundation for future financial autonomy by combining emotional support with practical lessons in adult life.What age is considered appropriate for asking parents for money without feeling ashamed?In the discussion materials, this question does not yield a specific numerical value, but several excerpts make it clear that the focus is on the period when the child is entering adolescence. For example, one excerpt describes a typical situation: "A son, upon entering adolescence, begins his studies, might skip school, be rude, and talk back. He is unwilling to comply with his parents’ requests, yet he frequently and insistently demands money..." (source: 473_2360.txt). This suggests that it is during adolescence, when a child begins asserting their independence and developing an understanding of money, that it becomes acceptable to ask parents for a certain amount of money without shame. At the same time, it is crucial for parents during this period to assign tasks that foster responsibility and teach the ability to earn or manage money (a view also echoed in other materials, which emphasize the importance of a teenager learning to handle finances independently).