Pics of your sister in volleyball shorts and kneepads?
I never got allowance growing up we didn't have the money for that.
I have seen a variety of shows and read some different articles on the subject and basically have an idea of what I would like to do. I want my kids to know they are part of the house and have to help. Starting when they are rather young you teach kids to help with basic things. Pick up toys, put away laundry etc. I let my 20 month old son help with basic tasks such as putting away laundry and he loves it. As they get older let them help more and have more responsibilities. Once they are old enough to start allowance around 7 or 8 give them a basic allowance based on age. They have there basic chores that has nothing to do with allowance. There allowance is broken down into categories, such as now money, savings (such as for a game) and long term savings (for vacation or college), and they must put at least 50% into there savings. Some parents even do a tax or tidings for church. If they don't do the chores they lose privileges such as TV or computer time not money. Then there are extra items that they can do to earn extra money, like raking leaves, cleaning out the car etc.
Yea, way to complex.
Do the chores, or get beaten. Much simpler.
I never got allowance growing up we didn't have the money for that.
I have seen a variety of shows and read some different articles on the subject and basically have an idea of what I would like to do. I want my kids to know they are part of the house and have to help. Starting when they are rather young you teach kids to help with basic things. Pick up toys, put away laundry etc. I let my 20 month old son help with basic tasks such as putting away laundry and he loves it. As they get older let them help more and have more responsibilities. Once they are old enough to start allowance around 7 or 8 give them a basic allowance based on age. They have there basic chores that has nothing to do with allowance. There allowance is broken down into categories, such as now money, savings (such as for a game) and long term savings (for vacation or college), and they must put at least 50% into there savings. Some parents even do a tax or tidings for church. If they don't do the chores they lose privileges such as TV or computer time not money. Then there are extra items that they can do to earn extra money, like raking leaves, cleaning out the car etc.
but im serious
I never got allowance growing up we didn't have the money for that.
I have seen a variety of shows and read some different articles on the subject and basically have an idea of what I would like to do. I want my kids to know they are part of the house and have to help. Starting when they are rather young you teach kids to help with basic things. Pick up toys, put away laundry etc. I let my 20 month old son help with basic tasks such as putting away laundry and he loves it. As they get older let them help more and have more responsibilities. Once they are old enough to start allowance around 7 or 8 give them a basic allowance based on age. They have there basic chores that has nothing to do with allowance. There allowance is broken down into categories, such as now money, savings (such as for a game) and long term savings (for vacation or college), and they must put at least 50% into there savings. Some parents even do a tax or tidings for church. If they don't do the chores they lose privileges such as TV or computer time not money. Then there are extra items that they can do to earn extra money, like raking leaves, cleaning out the car etc.
Well I'm going to Ft. Mysery this weekend. Shall I bring back undies?
it's a balance thing. that's the hardest thing for me currently is finding a good balance. i am overly strict, i need to find balance. but that is a whole nother issue.
Haylee is VERY stubborn, Knyte and I also happen to be stubborn and we already bash heads with each other. I have to keep reminding myself when it doesn't matter to let Haylee win, but make sure she does what I say on important things. I'm hoping we can come to some sort of understanding before she is a teenager to avoid tons of fights (I do realize there will be some).
Knyte and I came up with the idea to make our kids pay us when they come home late (so much per minute, yet to be determined). That money has to be paid before they can go out again. Knyte and I will then use that money to buy stuff for ourselves.