Earning Allowance: Simplicity
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How Much Allowance Do You Give Your Children ??
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on July 4, 2010
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I have to admit my children 9 and 3 have not gotten an allowance so far....
I've never had one when I was little and so I don't have any idea how to go about it.......
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- We just started giving my oldest an allowence last year when he started staying home after school and doing a lot more around the house. We do give my youngest one to...
- Wow, I'm surprised at some of the responses - nothing wrong with them, I just had a different idea of what the "norm" is. Each of my girls has a chore chart. My 7 yr...
- i see you have gotten a lot of responses already. I would highly recommend Dave ramsey. I don't know if he has a specific book on teaching kids finances but i do know ...
Allowances
Asked by D.T. from Dallas
on April 8, 2007
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My oldest just tirned 5 and we want to start an allowance for her. We have not done this before so we aren't sure what the best method is. We have already decided that...
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- I second Dave Ramsey. My kids are on "commission," not alllowance. They "work, get paid; don't work, don't get paid." Commission means "to give authority," whereas to ...
- We started allowing our son to earn an allowance when he was about 6 or 7 (not very long ago). He understands there are certain chores that are his responsibility and...
- We found the kids program from Dave Ramsey. We like his philosophy and simplicity of it...you can find it on his website...he has different recommendations depending o...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
Child That Argues
Asked by C.M. from Billings
on November 17, 2007
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I need some help!!! I have an 8 year old son that wants to turn everything into an arguement with me. It doesnt matter what the subject is he will argue with me. My hu...
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- WOW this sounds like my family lol I too have a 9 year old girl who likes to argue. She don't argue with me that often cause she knows i mean business. Its her stepd...
- Hi C., I am a love and logic mom and facilitator, I don’t really recommend quick answers, so my first advise would be look into Love and Logic, the web-site, listen...
- C., I can fully understand what you are going through. My son is seven (going on 17)...and has ADD...although I have spent a few years teaching him techniques and lea...
Do I Expect Too Much from My Kiddo?
Asked by S.C. from Milwaukee
on June 25, 2011
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My daughter is 5. It's just me and her (she sees her dad for 8hrs on sunday). She has a list of chores that she needs to do. Empty my lunchbox and hers, feed cat at...
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- Mine don't do anything like that - is that every day? Wow, no my son has one chore he does every day, it's not the same chore, but he earns screen time by doing chore...
- I think you are doing great - more responsible parents making more responsible kids are what this wrold needs - I am doing the same with my 2 and 4 year olds! Kudos...
- You are doing the right thing. Teaching your child responsibility and to be a helper around the house saves your sanity and makes your child a much more pleasant kid ...
Do You Have a Joint Checking Account with Your Husband?
Asked by L.B. from New York
on February 23, 2012
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I have been married for five years, and for the last year plus have been staying home with my son. Before I was a teacher, and I made my own salary, although it was l...
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- when my husband and I got married we got a joint account - had it that way for years. We had always made about the same $$.Then I took a job at a nonprofit and my payc...
- Been married almost 11 years - joint account....sort of. We each had our own money and our own accounts and just added each other's names on them, but only had 1 ATM c...
- I am also a SAHM of 7 yrs. Hubby & I do have a joint account and have had it since the beginning but I do also have a separate account that is mine & hubby set up a d...
Too Much Texting
Asked by C.G. from Kansas City
on March 22, 2008
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My 13 year old 7th grader cant stop texting! He would text 24/7 if he could stay up that long. I dont think it is healthy to be in constant contact with anyone as much...
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- I would definitely put limits on when he can use his phones. Cell phones have gotten way out of control and I can't believe parents get their kids phones in the first ...
- I agree with Kim J. It's just socializing. I used to pass notes in school and spend hours on the landline -- my 13 year old texts constantly (we have an unlimited tex...
- Oh, my gosh, I can't imagine your phone bill. Limit, limit, limit, as a mom you have the right to have rules and expect him to follow them. My in-laws were selfish, ...
Mom Has Gone on Strike!!!
Asked by L.M. from San Antonio
on August 27, 2006
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Hello everyone,
I have a question about whether or not I am doing the right thing. I have 3 kids. 17yo,14yo,and 10yo and a husband who works full time. I guess th...
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- Congrats for putting your foot down!!! Now, keep it there!!! Your husband is your partner, not your oldest child, and though, yes, he does make all the money, he would...
- Considering your health problems and sequence of unfortunate events, I'm surprised you held out this long! I totally agree with everything you did, and the most import...
- GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! They should be making you breakfast, taking you out places, etc.... I am sure they will learn how to care for themselves quickly... Take Care!!!
