How much of an allowance do you give your teenager? How about chores? I'm just wondering what would work best, a given amount? OR a list of chores with a $ amount attached to each one?
We have a good size home, 4 cats and 1 dog (if this helps).
Suggestions?
2006-10-27 04:10:47 · 14 answers · asked by Art 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I give my kids $1 per the age each week (ex 6yr old $6/wk) for keeping their beds made, rooms clean, help set table, unload dishwaher etc. We then offer extra money for doing extra chores like cleaning a bathroom or the living room, etc. We take away $1 each time they don't do a regular chore like make the bed before school or messy room....Money talks BS walks!
Kids deserve the chance to earn money and teaches them to be neat and responsible in the meantime. We also put 10 percent in the piggy banks each week - teaches them to save. Also when we go to the store if the kids want to buy something I don't have to worry about saying no - if they can pay for it then they can buy it.
2006-10-27 04:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Scorpio 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is usually the age that most kids want to get their first job. I was working outside the home by 16 years old. It felt great to be able to earn my own money. Chores at home were just a given. I did them because that is part of living together and being a family. My dad worked outside the home and still came home and helped with the chores. I did the majority of them because my Mom wasn't well growing up, but I really didn't mind. I only got paid something when I was much younger and it was for doing things that were beyond my Mom asking me to do them. I personally feel kids are a bit too spolied these days that aren't expected to help keep their rooms clean and ocassionally help out with other household chores. My daughter is only 4 1/2 and she loves to help out with all the chores that she can. It is something that you have to instill in them at a young age. Not working them like horses, but teaching them that helping out without expecting money is the right thing and if you are able to give them something special then great. Kids need to get a job sooner or later to teach them how to be self effeciant. Might as well start at this age.
2006-10-27 05:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by hehmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not give allowance to a 16 or 17 year old. They should have chores around the house and not get paid for them. You should not get paid for learning to be a responsible person.
At 16/17 they should have a weekend job. They should learn they have to work for their money.
2006-10-27 05:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by hsp_goddess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the morning I suggest something as simple as "prepare breakfast". My 5 year old can easily prepare a bowl of cereal. If your 5 year old is in school you may want to incorporate a homework routine. If your child is at home you can add "Unload dishwasher". My three year old helps me put dishes away. I put away the sharp knives and glass objects, he does everything else (granted he may just pass me the items, but he is understanding that it's something to be done). My kiddos also help me gather and sort laundry. I understand that prayers are important to you, but it might have a negative effect if viewed as a "chore" and used for some reward system. Also, be specific so there is no mistaking if the task was completed. in stead of "tidy room" you may want to list things separately like: put toys away properly, vacuum, dust etc. You would be surprised at what your 5 year old can really do when just given the chance.
2016-03-28 09:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My God, at this age let him get a job and make his own money! He should be helping out at home, just because he is part of the family and everyone helps! A family is a team and all the team members have chores to do! NO PAY!!
2006-10-27 04:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by wish I were 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never paid my kids to help out around the house. They live there too and should be a productive member of the family. At 16-17 it would be a good thing for them to have a job outside the home. Most places will work around kids school activities. My children grew up alot when they got jobs in high school. helped them learn to talk to people and gain good work ethics.
2006-10-27 12:29:39 · answer #6 · answered by JIM D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My 12 yr old has to vaccum twice a week, dust the upstairs / downstaires once a week, keep the dishes done...(I do them after I cook...it's mainly her mess) daily. And feed our three dogs. If she does all of this, she gets 10 dollars a week...If not she is paid accordingly...she gets two dollars a day if all of her chores are done. I don't think I have ever not paid her the full 10, this is very important to her, cause she loves to shop!
2006-10-27 04:29:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i grow up we didn't get allowance foe work it was just expect for us do to it and not expect paid for it and my children did the same if i buy the food and there cloths and keep a roof over there head they better help out and they didn't turn out bad for it.
2006-10-27 04:26:05 · answer #8 · answered by fonda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't beleive in allowance. This indicates free money no matter what. I think that you should all discuss value of different tasks that need to be done and then pay for tasks that are perform in a satisfactory manner.
2006-10-27 04:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should have a job
at home just get em to do the dishes, vacuming, moping nething u want
my parents gave me nothind but u culd give em $5 for every hour
2006-10-27 04:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋