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[quote=Anonymous]I've got three kids and there are food/coffee places within walking distance of the ES, MS and HS.  Starting when the kids were in about 5th grade, we would let them walk from the ES to the nearby fast food place when we were not able to pick them up at dismissal.  We gave them $5 each for food/beverage and they were to do HW or read until we got there.  The kids LOVED it and it really helped foster a sense of independence.  We provided them cash instead of a gift card so they could better learn to manage cost/change/etc. Sometimes we would drop them off in the morning if we had an early meeting and couldn't wait until school doors opened.

Now that they're in MS/HS, they don't go as much after school (and not at all before since they ride the bus now) but if they are choosing to go, they need to use their money to purchase stuff.  If it's because I need them to be there for some reason, I give them money for purchases.  They also get gift cards at Christmas and for birthdays. [/quote]

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