tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post7430678933824571492..comments2023-09-25T07:18:11.130-07:00Comments on It's All About Balance: Household Expectations and OpportunitiesAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-37273737539292594292011-07-14T06:46:37.113-07:002011-07-14T06:46:37.113-07:00Excellent idea. I don't think mine is quite ol...Excellent idea. I don't think mine is quite old enough yet for this to be effective, but give it a couple of years and this might be just what we need!Penelopehttp://penelopelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-26353308587070961462011-07-11T21:23:49.545-07:002011-07-11T21:23:49.545-07:00I know we're supposed to do allowances and hav...I know we're supposed to do allowances and have kids start to learn to manage money, but ... we haven't done it yet. My kids need NOTHING. I make them spend money on items that are truly just for them, but those are few and far between just because of what we already have. *sigh* With regards to chores, I play the "it's your responsibility as a part of our family" card or - more effective "I do X Y and Z. If you don't do A, then that's less time we have to do something fun."Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-73781910851116958802011-07-08T12:31:54.326-07:002011-07-08T12:31:54.326-07:00I think what you've done with your girls is a ...I think what you've done with your girls is a great idea. (I could have used it a few years ago!) It helps kids understand they have responsibilities and accountability - and - it's a way to let them get a sense of money, even in a small way. (Something I've been thinking a good deal about lately.)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-20898611777233122322011-07-08T07:34:23.686-07:002011-07-08T07:34:23.686-07:00I think yours is a great system, especially for yo...I think yours is a great system, especially for your girls' ages. <br /><br />My little ones get a dollar a week if they have made their beds, taken dishes to the sink, picked up, etc. <br /><br />You're doing a great job teaching responsibility!Missy Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020559836786005693noreply@blogger.com