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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you decide to live in an affluent neighborhood and put your kids in the “good” school, this is what you get.  Entitlement all around.  You are fighting a strong tide.  You probably already have a house cleaner and yard maintenance…so jobs around the house you can routinely get her do as extra (above taking care of her own room/belonging) are going to be minimal and won’t  keep up with the cost of her wants.

I would just say no to most. She can ask for things for birthday, Christmas, Easter if you get gifts. Otherwise, pass out fliers in the neighborhood to dog walk, be a mother’s helper (though they probably all have hired help already). [/quote]

I am the PP who suggested working for $$$.  This is not true.  Our kids go to the best schools and take great trips.  We specifically toned down outside help so they can pick up chores.

But the idea is not that that are able to work for ALL their wants.  The idea is that they learn to prioritize which wants mean the most to them, and are worth the labor they put in.

No one should get everything they want.  It’s a horrible life lesson.

I cannot imagine giving a 12 yo $180/month.  I don’t spend that on clothes for the entire family.[/quote]

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