I don't think that �200 pcm is much at all, if that's for BOTH children. That'd make it about �25 a week each. Do any bus fares/petrol money have to come out of this, when taking he children to school, etc? Does it cover social outings, such as swimming, the cinema, etc? If you add to that food, clothing, extra fuel costs for the home - �25 a week goes nowhere. My two children get that much between them in pocket money - but if you provide for all these extras, then it might be wise to sit down with your wife, and work out a sensible budget - if that's possible. Good luck to you all.