YOUNGSTERS, according to a survey of their pocket money, are becoming more prudent, with twice as many now ploughing at least some of their "spends" into piggy banks than a year ago.

True, they have more money to be able to save as pocket money has risen by four times the rate of inflation to an average of £2.40 a week across all age groups.

But is this savings surge a sign of wholesome thrift or simply a less encouraging reflection of adult materialism in the form of the desire for bigger and dearer goods?

After all, today's youngsters are no longer satisfied by sweets and comics when we see such things as CDs, computer games and designer trainers on their lists of wants.

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