I don't want to argue with him about buying him toys everytime we go out, and I figured this was a good way to refuse buying toys for him. I could tell him he spent his money or he doesn't have enough and next time if he saves his money he can buy it himself. We'll just buy him the big stuff for his B-day or Christmas.
2007-02-23 02:44:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i dont see why not teach them economic value.
it will pay off in the end
2007-02-23 07:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a great idea to give a 3 year old allowance. It may seem a little harsh sounding but I would also suggest he earn the allowance by doing some simple chores around the house. Surely a child that age could be putting his own toys away, making sure his dirty clothes get in the hamper or even help out with vacuuming his bedroom or clearing the table. It'd be a good way to start teaching responsibility in that he can learn young that money is something earned not given and that once you spend it, it's gone.
2007-02-23 10:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by He calls me cranky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing this is your first child. I think 3 is far too young for an actual allowance. There should be no "arguing" with a three year old! SET LIMITS. Before you go in the store, tell him that he is NOT getting a toy this time. Stick to it. It will get easier with time. I have an idea. Maybe you could make a little chart at home with little stickers or something. Lets say, for every 10 trips to the store with good behavior, then he could earn 1 small toy on the 11th trip. Explain to him about earning stickers each time. They tend to forget at that age. Buying a pack of stickers, and dealing with some fussing at first will really save your pocketbook, and teach him some consequences. They REALLY need to learn that.
2007-02-23 11:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, I'd wait till he was about 6, or in kindergarten. You can however put a certain ammount of money away for him on a weekly basis... get a cute jar and put $5 or $10 in it a week, use it for college or somthing. I think you have good intentions, but 3 is a bit young
2007-02-23 10:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by jess_palazuelos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't "GIVE" allowance, make them earn it. Even at 3. They can do simple chores. Clear their spot from the table. Set the table. Empty trash from around the house. Put their clothes away, etc....
Teach them that money is EARNED!!!
2007-02-23 12:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by elmar66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a great idea! I know what it's like having your child beg and beg at the store. They want everything! I think it's good to start them early, learning to earn money and when it's gone, it's gone. Good idea! I may use it too! Good luck!
2007-02-23 10:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by MommyMe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats what my mom did with all her kids and it works great.....have him do little things like pic up toys in his room make his bed etc.....and maybe give him $5 or so a week...it will help teach responsibility and many other things he will need to know later on in life the earlier the better........
2007-02-23 10:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by mrs middleton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want to...
it would be better for him since he wont be a spoiled brat.
2007-02-23 10:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋