tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post5550887187793082850..comments2024-01-07T06:51:59.504-06:00Comments on Finding the Balance: advice.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11270690264528059330noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-13521189267961144282011-11-09T12:18:04.203-06:002011-11-09T12:18:04.203-06:00We have gone back and forth on the whole allowance...We have gone back and forth on the whole allowance thing too. We finally decided not to do an allowance, but if they want to earn money for certain things then they can do chores above and beyond what they normally have to do. That way they learn how to earn money and how they can save it for something that they want.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667745609344087244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-65685769828756672662011-11-08T07:58:47.539-06:002011-11-08T07:58:47.539-06:00We just started this idea this week.
They have 5 c...We just started this idea this week.<br />They have 5 chores to do each day (make bed, pick up their room, water/feed the dog, brush their teeth in the morning, and brush their teeth in the evening). They get $1.25 per week if they do all of it each day (we initial each day to make sure it's getting done). And then no matter how much they get at the end of the week they have to give 25 cents to church. So, they have the chance of earning $1/week for themselves. I really like the clothespin idea though, too. I know it's getting money for doing daily chores, but I feel that once they get in the habit of doing those and it's not something they need to be reminded of daily, then we'll start deleting old ones and adding new ones. They can also get "extra" money for doing extra chores (like unloading the silverware in the dishwasher, etc.Chad and Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222333165006316950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-82149882863222242382011-11-07T22:41:57.603-06:002011-11-07T22:41:57.603-06:00Amy,
I've also heard not to pay for chores......Amy, <br />I've also heard not to pay for chores...at our house it's family contribution....you do your share because you are part of the family.....and being responsible/helping is part of life. (That being said, Brian and I fall short on enforcing them to help out.) We recently instituted a no electronics rule til their stuff is picked up....that makes it easier for me to remember. good luck!our storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835662501281423288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-37537948703531047932011-11-07T22:09:37.936-06:002011-11-07T22:09:37.936-06:00I think one thing to clarify is the primary purpos...I think one thing to clarify is the primary purpose: getting chores done, teaching about money. I know, it is both, but I think that there is always a primary focus and if you are convicted about that, your plan will work, however you choose. We never paid our kids allowance, I'm undecided if this was wise/foolish. Our kids are expected to help with household chores and yardwork. Mostly, what I'ver heard from other parents is the whole allowance and chores thing turns into conflict, and from the kids I've often heard that the parents don't remember to pay, neither sounds great to me.<br />So, that's feedback from my neck of the woods.<br />MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-92140723942855888602011-11-06T22:24:15.631-06:002011-11-06T22:24:15.631-06:00hi Amy :) i read a really good blog...the blogger...hi Amy :) i read a really good blog...the blogger is a momma to 5 children. while i do not share their religious beliefs, they have an awesome way of doing things for allowances... (and parenting, in general...i love to hear how they handle ALL things parenting...so wise and good!) they also practice saving and enforce tithes, etc. :) if you do a search on her blog, you should be able to find some links to some of her posts about how they run allowances, etc. :) her blog is: http://www.71toes.com/ hope that helps! :) robin :)The Rakowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008933727860119830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-13825207951979173152011-11-06T21:45:35.962-06:002011-11-06T21:45:35.962-06:00We do allowances at our house but not tied to chor...We do allowances at our house but not tied to chores...(mainly the hubby's idea here..he grew up with them not tied to chores, however I did grow up with them tied to chores) but the girls have learned this way that there are things they just have to do. Anyway, we still give it to them in coins, mainly to work in money counting and identification (for Addison)and then also have them save and take 10% to Sunday school (which is only a dime, but still, it's something to he wanted to get started)Karrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816681321568838584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-21272461151704106502011-11-06T20:45:04.440-06:002011-11-06T20:45:04.440-06:00We do allowance tied to doing chores in our house....We do allowance tied to doing chores in our house. My son does more than what he earns as allowance just because it's needed and it works for us. Once he gets a large amount, I do take some of it and send to the college fund. The rest if he wants a magazine or something then it comes from money he's earned and not my pocket-just easier that way. My suggestion if doing the dollar per week and three jars-split it evenly at the end of the month deciding where more will go and that way you can still use the dollar bills. Good luck and do what's best for your family.Toni :O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01652753669110100387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-21208218440655191172011-11-06T20:21:42.385-06:002011-11-06T20:21:42.385-06:00I agree that there are chores they should do just ...I agree that there are chores they should do just b/c they are a part of the family. We will still have them help set/clear the table, help with Gretchen, etc. I just don't want this list to be something that I have to remember whether or not they did it everyday. That's too much remembering for this frazzled mommy's brain. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270690264528059330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-83702249367264456922011-11-06T19:57:13.098-06:002011-11-06T19:57:13.098-06:00I have always heard that allowances should not be ...I have always heard that allowances should not be tied to chores. That chores are something that kids should just do as part of a family and they should not be paid to do them. I am not sure how I will put this all in practice yet, although. I do love the idea of weekly chores and the clothespins. I may steal that one.Sandy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12506793563964803765noreply@blogger.com