do you want to pay for the next 12 years for homework made and windows washed? you can set down the rules now, hard to change it later.

it depends on whether they're "regular" chores or special chores. Regular are normal household tasks, part of being a family, no pay.

agree 100% with Teeg - we pay for special jobs only

didn't 'pay' for kids to do chores .. but the amount of allowance would go -down- if chores were not done.

slight distinction

course, back then it was $5/wk allowance, 25cents for each chore not done was removed.

all the feedback, really helpful. what woul be a "special" job?

all the feedback, really helpful. what woul be a "special" job?

something not normally done, like picking up branches after a storm.

I don't think so - Unless it's above and beyond what they are expected to do. They should have their regular chores. Then if you have other

things for them to do, they can get a reward. I think responsibility should be taught before they get paid.

jmho