By teritruckdriver
on Oct 01, 2010  

My son gets his allowance depending on if he did his assign chores and did them right. If he does not do them right his allowance is reduced and he still has to do the chore untill it is done right.

By jenndta69
on Oct 01, 2010  

Because I have been out of work, our daughter does not get an allowance. However, we do treat her with things or cash based on a job well done. For instance, if she cleans her room, put clothes away, helps me at the market. Things like that. Also, a really great grade on something. Even if I had cash flowing out of my toosh, I think it's better that they earn money. She is very helpful and generous because of this.

By Foofie5
on Oct 02, 2010  

I don't give an allowance to my daughter because when she does good things for me I take her shopping. Plus she is my only child so she tend to get spoiled.

By beckah78
on Oct 02, 2010  

My kids get $5/week for making their beds, keeping their room neat and picking up after themselves. If those things don't happen they don't get their allowance.

By meltom1
on Oct 02, 2010  

I just recently started giving my then 15 year old an allowance of 10 per week based on doing her assigned chores. Purpose for this is to let her have the money she needs to buy what she is always asking for to understand she may not always have it in her budget, i.e., gum, makeup, etc. My 9 year old does not get an allowance yet. They do both get the money they need on a specifc type basis like to go to movie or out for a dinner but typically no extra cash laying around.

By Mena888
on Oct 02, 2010  

My daughter is only seven. She has and is always willing to help me clean the house. She does things with me telling her like sweep the floor, scrub the tub. I don't always give her allowance what I do is take her shopping and buy her a toy or something. Yes there are times when she wants more than one toy so I let her choose which one she wants more. I try not to spoil her and there are times she is disappointed because I don't always buy anything. She'll sulk but gets over it. I try go give her non monetary gifts like compromising with her - a trip to the park if she finishes her homework in time, a game that we can play together if she helps with the chores.

By voyager1
on Oct 02, 2010  

I don't give my kids an allowance but I do usually buy them things like cds, headphones for their mp3 players and such as rewards for work. If they go above and beyond the call of duty so to speak then I buy them something more expensive that they want.

By momxs6
on Oct 02, 2010  

We don't give our kids an allowance. They help around the house and do chores because thats what you do in a family. Its all of our house so everyone should help take care of it.

By flowerpower
on Oct 02, 2010  

I agree with momxs6. It is everyones house. Everyone is suppose to pick up and clean up. You should not get paid for something you are suppose to do to make your house run smoothly. Now I will reward if a child goes above and beyond! But not every time. So the child does not expect it everytime either. I just dont want my kids to expect to be rewarded for things they are suppose to do in any normal everyday situation. They need to know how to run a house so they can be on their own eventually. :( I will be sad but want to teach them now.

By erinvictoria19
on Oct 04, 2010  

My son is in college, so I think it's different than a little kid's allowance. He has to be able to "live". When he was little it was based on chores and needs. I.E. if he wanted to go to the movies he received enough money for ticket and snack.