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Read all 10 responses: "I want to know what other parents give their kids for allowance. My 7 year old son takes out the garbage and keeps his room/bathroom ...
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- Hi A., We actually decided to do our allowances in a different way. We bought a "commission worksheet" marker board online for each of our two kids. Each board list...
- I totally agree with earning an allowance. I do agree with the list of chores your child has and should be earning a couple of bucks for his committment to his tasks. ...
- I donot give my daughter allowance. I figure it's her responsibility as a part of our household/family and that if I were to pay her I'd be bribing her and she'd only ...
Any Tooth Fairy or Allowance Tips Out There?
Read all 4 responses: "What is the going rate for the tooth fairy? My daughter tells me her classmates have gotten Webkinz for the first one and I have ...
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- I have to say if you set the bar high at the first one they are going expect better and better things. Allowance at 5 is a great idea to motivate your child. I would h...
- We give our kids silver dollars from the tooth fairy. I heard a cool quote: chilren who have everything value nothing. I would agree. We haven't yet given our kids ...
- Does your daughter still believe in the tooth fairy or is it just a reason to ask for money/toys? Rather than giving him money or toys, we take his tooth and bury it ...
Chores and Allowance for a 4 Year Old
Read all 9 responses: "I was wondering about chores, and allowance for my son who is 4. He is very interested in money lately and I think it is time to ...
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- We give my 7 year old daughter $5 a week. While it sounds like a lot, it actually saves me money-- when we're shopping and she starts begging to buy things, I ask her ...
- Hi H., Do you guys have any pets? You could let him feed and water the pets for a L. money, also this teaches responsibility for caring for pets too. Debbie
- Dave Ramsey has a kids financial kit that has everything you need. He tells you what ages to do what and he keeps it simple. He has books to read to the kids too about...
My Son Keeps "Forgetting" to Do His Chores
He wanted an allowance, so we arrived at an amount and made a list of chores ( weekly and daily) that he would have to do to earn the money. ...
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- Is it true that boys can just fall into this pattern? Yes! Does that mean the child is in charge and should be left to just continue this behaviour in hopes that one...
- I bought this thing called a chore chart for my kids. It has cards with chores, and a chart to put them up on. They have to do all their chores every day, or they do...
- oh gosh, the i forgot statement has been wornout in my household. It has gotten to the point where we have to take away priviledges if they can't seem to remember to ...
Chores for a Six Year Old.
We used to give him an allowance here and there but he rarely spends it. I think he forgets about it .... Allowances: at What Age Do We Start and How Much $ ...
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- I think $3 per week might not be enough. If you're having him split it three ways for saving, spending, charity (which I think is a GREAT idea), then he's not going t...
- $3 is appropriate for a 6 year old and splitting it 3 ways is appropriate. Make a goals chart for his 'spend' money. $4 a month will make him appreciate his toys...
- We took Financial Peace (Dave Ramsey) through our church and learned alot about Finances and he offers a program for about 13.00 for kids Financial Peace Jr. We have ...
9 Year Old Step Daughter
Nov 9, 2009 ... If he does all his chores, he can get an allowance and buy whatever he wants. ..... Allowances: at What Age Do We Start and How Much $ ...
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- First of all, it's sounds like from the situation that this child needs a lot of love. It sounds like you are trying to give her that but keep it up. It is the most im...
- Here's how we handle irresponsibility with my daughter and nephew. At home, if you leave your things out (like dinner dishes just left on the table) that means you vol...
- I think you have already arrived at the best solution. Don't buy her expensive things. Some children (and some adults for that matter) don't take care of things. It's ...
Any Great Budget Suggestions??
Give one another spending allowances---the other posters are .... We use the envelopes, we each get an allowance, and when it's gone it's gone, and we "hid" ...
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- J.; Times are tough and getting tougher all the time. Heidi and I run on on Quixtar powered business that makes us like Walmart without the store. Part of our servic...
- We use the envelopes, we each get an allowance, and when it's gone it's gone, and we "hid" the credit cards. We have our debit cards in case of an emergency, but that...
- Hi J., Great move! Too many people live beyond their earnings. I am in control of the money in our home and that is how it has to be because my husbands need to spe...
How to discipline a 15 years old teen stealing money from parent
Then maybe you could say something like he'll be given allowance lunch money at the start of .... Does he get an allowance? Earn his own spending money? ...
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- Why does he need to "steal" money for lunch? Is he supposed to use his own money and doesn't want to? Is he poor at budgeting the money he is given for lunch? Does you...
- I agree wholeheartedly with the writer Ellen E. A teenager may want special little things like music or games and I think he/she should use an allowance for such thing...
- I just read your request. I also had a son that would take (steal) money from my wallet.. no, it wasnt for Drugs as some would say.. no nothing so dramatic. He want...
How to Teach a 3 Year Old the Value of Money
Looking for Advice on Giving Allowance to School-age Children · 43 · Allowances: at What Age Do We Start and How Much $ ...
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- Wow, this is all very familiar. I have a very outgoing almost 5 year old that I am still trying to teach that to. He picked up quickly who would by things for him, a...
- I will be very interested in hearing what the other mommies have to say. I do not think you can actually teach a 3-year old the value of money! The maturity isn't th...
- He is opld enough at 3 1/2 to begin "working" there are things he can do around the house tohelp you-like picking up his toys every day for a fee, helping his sister a...
Seeking Advise on How to save Money to Go to Universal Studios in FL
Then everyone can continue to contribute to it - the children can put in their birthday and holiday money from Grandma and Grandpa, allowances, etc. and mom ...
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- S., My suggestion would be to let the kids know that the vacation will be their birthday gift and rather than spending money on gifts or parties for them, put the mon...
- We just came back from Universal 3 weeks ago, there were 6 of us so I can relate. We purchased combo ticket (unlimited access to all parks for 14days) that gave us ac...
- Hi S., It is about 12 years ago when my family went to Florida and we got 4 free tickets to Universal just for attending a showing of a timeshare. Grandma Mary
