Should Kids Get Money For Doing Chores?

Question

Why or why not? If yes, about how much?

Answer 1

I'm going to vote no. I strongly believe Kids should get an allowance based on their participation in the family as a means to teach them responsibility for their money. I the problem is that if you pay your kid to do a chore, you've put a price on that chore and brought everything down to the lowest denominator. I think better that the young ones be encouraged to participate in all the events that make you a family as a means to teach them about being a contributing member of a group and putting the needs of that group in a better spot in respect to their own desires. Yes they need money and they should have it at regular intervals as do we when we get our paychecks, I don't now how much, but it you are too generous here you will definitely regret it later.

Answer 2

What a great question!

Here is my honest opinion.
I think that paying a child to do chores is a wonderful way to help teach responsibility (and the value of a dollar as well!)

Clumping chores together (for example, everyday make your bed, take the trash out and feed the dog/cat) is a great way to earn an allowance. Again, for example- $1 a day, paid on Fridays for each day ALL those chores were done, and No Pay for days when even just one chore was forgotton.

Large chores; such as mowing the lawn or cleaning out the garage, are great for EXTRA chore money. The amount depends solely on the age of the child, and your current financial situation.

With this new income- you should also teach your child financial responsibility. (A spending piggy bank, and a savings piggy bank.) My parents did this with me starting when I was in first grade and when I turned 10, they opened a savings account for me. Each month, I'd deposit HALF my chore money and keep the other half out to spend on special treats or toys I wanted.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Depends, I think, on how much of a chore you're talking about. Setting the table, no. Cleaning out a bathroom, yes. Is said chore useful to the entire family? Doing your own laundry is one thing, doing the family's is something else entirely.

Children do already have jobs, viz: play and school.

Re. "Mom doesn't get money for cleaning..."

Where's she getting it from, then? Your average housewife with no job outside the home has some cash in her pocket. Assuming Dad is not a dick, she _is_ paid.

Yes. Drudgery doesn't teach any positive lessons, but "do X, even if you don't like it, and receive a pre-set amount of cash, which you will enjoy" is useful to learn.

You'll lose the free labour when the kid gets old enough to get little jobs outside the home and figures out that $3 isn't great for scrubbing out a bathroom, but in the meantime, a few bucks says "We do not think of you as a maid."

Answer 4

I do not believe children should be paid for chores. Do your children pay you to take them to the mall or to soccer practice? Probably not. You shouldn't have to pay them to pull their weight in your relationship, either.

I do believe children should be given an allowance and a set of responsibilities. If the responsibilities are not completed, the child's allowance (or other privileges) can be taken away.

Chores should always be age-appropriate - like 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds shouldn't be asked to do the dishes or cook dinner. Instead, give them a feather duster and have them "dust." It teaches them that chores are everyone's responsibility early on and gets them excited about what they are "big enough" to do next.

If it makes it easier, have "chore time" for all (you may want to call it "clean time" or something friendlier) and have everyone complete their chores at once. 15 minutes a day during the week will make all the difference.

Answer 5

As a child We had nightly chores but we weren't paid for them. However we did get a weekly allowance of $3. Hey it's a lot when your 8 lol. We got this if we had our chores done every night kept our room clean, didn't give mom or dad any trouble etc...Like someone else said if a child goes above and beyond a normal chore like cleaning a garage then a little compensation might be a good idea.

Answer 6

they should get something in return for doing most chores.... some chores like cleaning up after themselves shouldn't need to be rewarded, but things such as taking out the trash or doing everyone's dishes should recieve some reward. the ammount of money/reward should vary according to the child's age and what chore was completed. But if you have more than one child, be sure to be fair across the board (while taking into account that a 15 year old has more need for money than a 6 year old) all in all it all depends on you, your children, and your family dinamics

Answer 7

I think they should. I'm a parent of 2 kids myself and I give my kids money for chores. I think its just like them doing their job if they were old enough to go out and get one. We get paid why shouldn't they. And as far as how much I base that on how easy or hard the job is, also how much money you have to spare. Good luck kids are the greatest things God ever created.

Answer 8

No.

Kids should get an allowance, because it teaches them about money and gives them some independence.

But chores...everyone has chores because we all live together and make the mess, etc., and that's part of being a family.

Of course, if you don't do your chores, you might get your allowance taken away. But you don't get "paid" for doing them.

As for how much, it depends on how old they are and what you're expecting them to do with it. If you're expecting them to buy their own clothes or birthday presents for friends or donation to charity, you obviously need to give more than if you're just handing out pocket money.

Answer 9

if they are under 5 maybe a lot of thank-you's and praise, once in a while the odd treat because at that age they are just so happy to see that mom & dad are pleased. Later when they start wanting things like video games they can use their money from doing chores . So many kids are just given whatever they want and act like spoiled brats, I believe they need to earn it . $10.00 a week!

Answer 10

I think that giving children money for chores is a great idea based on what they do and how hard they work. the harder they work or more work that they do, give them more. It will promote them to bust there *** when they get older. just don't over do it, set limits because the more they do, the more they get the more they are gonna wanna do. keep a list of things they can and cannot do for money.