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Unfortunately, we're not at the stage where Edan can take on any real chores around the house. But, rest assured, as soon as she's ready I'll be putting my feet up, and letting her pull her weight around here.
When the time comes, I imagine we'll pay her for doing her chores, or establish some kind of an allowance. If you are thinking of (or already are) going the same route, you might want to consider Payjr, an online service that, essentially, takes care of this potential accounting headache. It keeps track of chores, sends regular status notifications, and awards kids money when their tasks are completed. Awesome!
I don't know if I'd want to automate this process entirely, as I think it'd be important to communicate with Edan, to make sure she's doing the appropriate amount of work for the appropriate reward -- but what's nice is it makes the rules very clear for everyone. Especially if you're having a tough time managing chores and allowance, or find yourself constantly negotiating with your kids over what they have or haven't completed, it might be worth a shot.
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7-31-2007 @ 4:01PM
monika said...Edan might be old enough to start helping you.
My little one is 20 months old, and we try to teach her to pick up her toys before bed, put books back on the bookshelf. Usually I find myself pointing out the ones she missed, but she likes helping. She also puts her tub toys in a basket after her bath, and she likes throwing things in the garbage (this we need to be careful that things that don't belong don't end up in there). Last week, she helped me empty the dishwasher, by picking up each plate and handing it to me. (I took the silverware basket out, so she couldn't get hurt)
I think expecting kids to clean up after themselves from the time they can start helping will lead to fewer battles later on. We'll find out in a few years if I was right.
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7-27-2007 @ 10:07PM
Belinda said...My mom did it VERY SIMPLE!
At the beginning of the month she would put $25 in quarters in a bucket, for ever back talk I got a quarter taken away for every chore not done on time I got fifty cents taken away for every chore that wasn't done AT ALL another fifty cents.
But then again, be careful on the "putting your feet up" thing. My mom gave me ALL house work and sat on her but stating she had a "long day" at "work" well, I went to school and as kids we considered that work, we brought homework home too! SchoolWORK and homeWORK! So I didn't find it fair that she didn't do ANYTHING! I cooked and cleaned!!! I felt like Cinderella!! Oh, and I didn't ALWAYS get paid, that allowance was a sudden thing when I was 13 and lasted 6 months before it was no more. Said she shouldn't pay me when I need to "earn my keep". My two year old already helps with chores, clothes and dishes mainly. I make it fun and she is always "feeding her piggy" (gets coins from everyone) so allowance is out (for now) because she won't understand because everyone is always giving her money! LOL!
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