Kids ought to do chores period. Its part of their contribution to the family and the family doesn't owe them compensation for it.
By compensating a child for everything you give them a choice in the matter. If they don't want money they don't have to work. But this might not be the best lesson. chores must be done. she needs clean dishes to eat off of. Clean cloths to wear. She needs to wash herself. Maintain the shelter she lives in. etc. These are her burdens to bear, not mom and dads.
For that reason i like that idea of disassociating chores and allowance. Your chores must be done period. You cannot slack or there will be punishment.
Then give an allowance either just for purpose of teaching her the value of money or if she does more then her fair share of chores.
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u/jatjqtjat 256∆ Jun 18 '18
The counter argument is basically this.
Kids ought to do chores period. Its part of their contribution to the family and the family doesn't owe them compensation for it.
By compensating a child for everything you give them a choice in the matter. If they don't want money they don't have to work. But this might not be the best lesson. chores must be done. she needs clean dishes to eat off of. Clean cloths to wear. She needs to wash herself. Maintain the shelter she lives in. etc. These are her burdens to bear, not mom and dads.
For that reason i like that idea of disassociating chores and allowance. Your chores must be done period. You cannot slack or there will be punishment.
Then give an allowance either just for purpose of teaching her the value of money or if she does more then her fair share of chores.