Allowance: Tween

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When You Can't Afford Child's Allowance

C.M. asks from Chicago

We give our 11-year old $10 a week. It is a lot of money, but we also stopped buying her extra things because it was getting out of hand. So when we go to the movies ...

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Going Rate for Allowance and the Suitable Chores to Earn Said Allowance?

H.W. asks from Los Angeles

Hello Mamas, I'll give a little back story first- sorry if this gets lengthy for what seems a simple question =). I currently live with my boyfriend and my 7 year old...

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Starting an Allowance. 5 and 9 Years Old

J.M. asks from Boston

We haven't done allowance yet. I know I should for the 9 year old and it will be easier to just do both but is almos 6 too young? I have read it shouldn't be tied to ...

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10 Year Old Defiant Son

J.F. asks from Minneapolis

I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him wit...

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How Much Allowance Should I Give My Children, and for What Chores?

T.H. asks from Houston

I have a two sons (10-yrs and 7-yrs). I would like to start giving them an allowance (instead of just giving them money for things, I'd like them to earn it), but I'...

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Allowance for 9-Year-old Boys

S.H. asks from Dallas

We have 9-year-old twins and they are asking for allowance because they want to save up for something. But I don't really want to pay them for household chores that I...

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Chores and Allowance for 4-6 Year Olds?

M.S. asks from Chicago

Hi, I would like to make a chore chart for my 4 and 6 year old but I am torn on the allowance part. Growing up we had daily and weekly chores but we did not get a...

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Are We the Only Parents Saying No Cell Phone for Our 11 Year Old?

A.D. asks from Minneapolis

My 11 year old wants a cell phone for Christmas. DH and I are not in favor. We do not believe her to be responsible enough to have one, nor do we feel she has the nee...

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14 Year Old Very Sassy

J.P. asks from Dover

I have a 14 year old daughter that is my precious girl. She's smart and can have a strong personality. At times I feel she can be disrespectful. I want to encourag...

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Allowance and Chores for a 6 Year Old Entering 1St Grade

C.R. asks from Phoenix

Hello Mamas, My daughter is a mature 6 year old who will be entering 1st grade in the Fall. I'd like to start giving her chores and paying her an allowance. Can yo...