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Originally Posted by Patti With my daughter who is now 20 I used money or as my sister said bribes. It worked well with her. She was an easy child to begin with though and an only child. She learned at an early age that good behaviour and grades equaled money. Money saved could buy her things. She is now in college full time,going for her degree in accounting, works 20 hours a week and haas an impressive savings account, IRA and a CD. SO itworked well for her and us. I think every child is different and you need to find what works for them, For Jessica it was money. |
We've just started doing allowance here, so hopefully that will work. I want to make a chart, wehre they get a check mark for each thing they complete (clearing their dinner plate, putting own clothes in hamper, toys where they belong, etc...) and for every like 5 checks, they get whatever amount we decide on.
I have to admit, Im one that if I see something i know they'd like (usually a new dirt bike toy) i buy it for them...but I MUST stop this as they are getting TOOOO use to it..they will need to learn to do their chores and save up for that new something themselves..........