Excuse me , are we talking about using allowance to fulfill 'wish list' or 'need list' ? Are allowance meant for their meals or to fulfill their wish list. Look at the answers from these spoil brats; fast food; comestic (for school ?) , top ( doesn't he/she wear school uniform; you mean they go topless ?) . Maybe we should also review 'Is your monthly wage enough ?' . I wish I can tell that to my boss too. Hey this meagre pay of mine is not enough for my family bi-annual holidays in mediterranean, fyi we need to stay in at least 4 stars accommodation. BTW, also not enough to promote family cohesion in weekly restaurants, plus father day, mother day, grandparent day, national day, family day, valentine day, youth day, children day, birthdayssss etc. Not enough to watch World cup at home blah blah blah.
I think the school should start a meals credit cards for student , whenever they go hungry , they can charge to the card to pay for meals. Only meals and not stationeries (wait till you see what they sell in school ). Parent can see the monthly statement and adjust the limit accordingly.