“My parents started me off on an allowance ... and I learned if you buy the cheap toy, it’s going to break, so save your money and buy the better-quality toy later.”

— Albert Moews, musician/mechanic, Lawrence

“When I didn’t have any.”

— Claire Jennings, retired, Lawrence

“My parents owned a hardware store, so I learned to run the cash register when I was 6 or 7.”

— Jennifer McGoldrick, physician’s assistant, Tonganoxie

“When I wanted ice cream from the ice cream man, but my parents wouldn’t give me any (money) ... we had to go mow lawns and pull dandelions to earn money for ice cream.”

— Rachelle Warren, genetics major, Ottawa