Comments on: Allowance Chart For Kids Chores http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tami http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-76131 Tami Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:46:16 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-76131 Do you have a method of tracking this? If so, can you share it with me? Do you have a method of tracking this? If so, can you share it with me?

]]> By: Tami http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-76130 Tami Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:31:48 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-76130 How do you decide what to pay each child? How do you decide what to pay each child?

]]> By: Kris http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-47862 Kris Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:53:20 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-47862 Any chance you can send me an electronic version of your chart? Any chance you can send me an electronic version of your chart?

]]> By: CincyCat http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-45104 CincyCat Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:35:55 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-45104 I like the idea of an expense log - but at 17, I was employed at a job outside the home...and my parents did not give me any extra money beyond food, clothing (basics) and shelter. If I wanted something extra, I asked for the hours at work and earned the money myself. I like the idea of an expense log – but at 17, I was employed at a job outside the home…and my parents did not give me any extra money beyond food, clothing (basics) and shelter. If I wanted something extra, I asked for the hours at work and earned the money myself.

]]> By: CincyCat http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-45103 CincyCat Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:32:22 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-45103 I've heard that "First National Bank of Dad" doesn't support the "giving" category. However, I think that whether or not to require a "giving" category is highly personal, and depends largely on the parent's own value system &/or religious beliefs, which (as a parent) I think is entirely my right to teach to my children. It is perfectly appropriate for parents to expect their kids to set aside a portion of their earnings for giving if it supports a core family value. BUT - the parents must also set the example of giving, or it sends a mixed message to the kids. :) I’ve heard that “First National Bank of Dad” doesn’t support the “giving” category. However, I think that whether or not to require a “giving” category is highly personal, and depends largely on the parent’s own value system &/or religious beliefs, which (as a parent) I think is entirely my right to teach to my children. It is perfectly appropriate for parents to expect their kids to set aside a portion of their earnings for giving if it supports a core family value. BUT – the parents must also set the example of giving, or it sends a mixed message to the kids. :)

]]> By: CincyCat http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-45102 CincyCat Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:27:24 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-45102 I agree - a goal is a must. My 7 year old is currently saving up for a pair of binoculars. :) I agree – a goal is a must. My 7 year old is currently saving up for a pair of binoculars. :)

]]> By: letjusticerolldown http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-41837 letjusticerolldown Sat, 29 May 2010 17:16:56 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-41837 OK. I am way behind. My kids are 8-11. None of them get allowances. None get paid for chores. They collect money (gifts, tokens from Dad, etc); save most of it; don't buy much of anything. We are opening savings accounts so there money can be safe. They don't get piles of gift money. But they don't spend much--and hence accumulate money (they do the same with candy). Strangely--they seem quite happy, contented, and OK. OK. I am way behind. My kids are 8-11. None of them get allowances. None get paid for chores. They collect money (gifts, tokens from Dad, etc); save most of it; don’t buy much of anything.

We are opening savings accounts so there money can be safe. They don’t get piles of gift money. But they don’t spend much–and hence accumulate money (they do the same with candy).

Strangely–they seem quite happy, contented, and OK.

]]> By: Carmen http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-32652 Carmen Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:16:38 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-32652 I have to say this information is very useful. There are chore a child should be responsible for without expecting pay such as cleaning your room, feeding/walking the dogs and cleaning off the table. I also have my oldest put away dishes. Now for other jobs such as helping out the younger two (ages 4&2) clean there room, clean their bathroom, actually do the dishes, vacuum, or maybe even clean windows i thing it would be a good idea to pay them to do it. I have 4 children and a to big for me house 2300 sq (maybe not so big for most but very overwhelming)so the extra help is very appreciated. Plus it shows them how to work for money and not get it just because. As far as allotting for spending, savings, etc I thing that at least make them save a portion. This way they will learn to save and not spend everything. I wish i would can been taught that growing up. Now if we have an emergency we are pretty much in a knot. But that is just my humble opinion. I have to say this information is very useful. There are chore a child should be responsible for without expecting pay such as cleaning your room, feeding/walking the dogs and cleaning off the table. I also have my oldest put away dishes. Now for other jobs such as helping out the younger two (ages 4&2) clean there room, clean their bathroom, actually do the dishes, vacuum, or maybe even clean windows i thing it would be a good idea to pay them to do it. I have 4 children and a to big for me house 2300 sq (maybe not so big for most but very overwhelming)so the extra help is very appreciated. Plus it shows them how to work for money and not get it just because. As far as allotting for spending, savings, etc I thing that at least make them save a portion. This way they will learn to save and not spend everything. I wish i would can been taught that growing up. Now if we have an emergency we are pretty much in a knot. But that is just my humble opinion.

]]> By: a.b. http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-8692 a.b. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:15:00 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-8692 Although I don't have kids, my dad had a great system for me (almost 12 years ago). At seventeen I received $20/week which covered my basic expenses, food at school and most of my gas for my little jetta.* In order to get my allowance for the next week I had to submit an expense log from my dad detailing every penny with attached receipts and we would discuss whether I was happy with my purchases and how to make adjustments in the future. It taught me great analysis skills early on. *Although I would've like to earn my own money at that age I was already in college and my parents were in the "school is your job" set. Although I don’t have kids, my dad had a great system for me (almost 12 years ago). At seventeen I received $20/week which covered my basic expenses, food at school and most of my gas for my little jetta.* In order to get my allowance for the next week I had to submit an expense log from my dad detailing every penny with attached receipts and we would discuss whether I was happy with my purchases and how to make adjustments in the future. It taught me great analysis skills early on.

*Although I would’ve like to earn my own money at that age I was already in college and my parents were in the “school is your job” set.

]]> By: Bill http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-7918 Bill Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:29 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/09/24/i-was-wrong-scrapping-the-child-chore-chart-for-a-new-allowance-system/#comment-7918 Great plan, Jason! Thanks for contributing to my Kids and Money carnival, too! This entry was a great addition! Great plan, Jason! Thanks for contributing to my Kids and Money carnival, too! This entry was a great addition!

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