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[quote=Anonymous]I have almost 7 and 4yo. They don't get an allowance. However, I give my son $0.25/chore (which usually is helping me clear out the dishwasher or if he feels like playing with the vacuums, or Swiffering the floor). We pack his lunch everyday, so he only really needs money for toys or candy that he sees at the store. I usually limit both kid's shopping trips to $1 each kid if we're at target, or if we're at a grocery store and they bring up something we need anyway, I'll buy it for them. They don't feel deprived as they've learned that whenever they want something at the store, they can tell me and I will put it on the "consideration list" for their birthday/Christmas list. My 7yo is a pro now where he'll only ask about toys he really likes, but my 4yo still needs to get the hang of the idea as every single toy that sparks her fancy she'll say "mommy, can I have this for my birthday" and promptly move on to the next toy and say the same thing.

Honesty they have way too many toys already and I already have a stash of toys stocked up for special occasions or for a long weekend. They do get money for holidays and birthdays from the grandparents of course and have a small savings account for buying things. In which case, say my son wants a toy really badly ($10 lego set). I'll say, OK if you want it, you'll have to buy it, and I make him pay me back at home.

Until my son starts asking me for an allowance, I'm going to hold off for another couple years. [/quote]

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