I had to plan ahead when I wanted money as a kid. My kids just press a button on their phone.

The author's kids ask for money differently from how she did when she was young. Daniel B Begiato/Getty Images When I was younger, asking for money required planning ahead. My grandparents had to go to the bank during business hours to secure funds for me. My kids can ask for money with the click of a button. There are pros and cons to this. I hear the question often: "Mom, can I have some money?" Whether it is for a trip to the mall or movies, my kids always seem to want more. I have four ...