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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do not tie allowance to chores. You do chores because you're a member of the family and everyone contributes. You get allowance to learn how to handle money responsibly. [/quote]

Same here.    He's got his regular chores like we all do, and he's expected to help with the periodic chores (generally outdoor stuff).

My 9 year old son has to:
Hang up backpack, coat, put shoes away.
Pick up toys.
Set table and clear table.
He's now doing his own laundry (with my supervision).
Weeding, raking, snow shoveling as needed.
Help with trash and recycling.

I've taught him to do things like vacuum, clean toilets and bathrooms in general, as well as wipe down countertops, and wash floors.  But we have a cleaning service, so he doesn't have to help with those things on a regular basis.

I've taught him to Spackle holes in walls, sand, and paint.  He's helped me put furniture together so he gets the idea.  He's helped me repair deck planks, hang bird feeders, do very minor plumbing fixes (and I mean minor) etc.   Whenever I've got to do some minor repair around the house, he's with me to learn.

He gets $10 a week allowance.  Not tied to chores.   He has to save 20% of it.  The savings can only be used for special purchases, like a big toy he really wants, or christmas presents for cousins.   But we talk about what happens if he uses all his savings at a time, how long it takes to rebuild, etc.

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wow, this is great! My sister's 2 kids do zero chores regularly, at 6th and 9th grade. if she pleads with them they will carry clean laundry upstairs. if they are in the mood they will set a table or maybe clear it off.

We weren't raised like this, not sure why she is doing this. the kids are brats.[/quote]

I'm the PP. I can't take too much credit here. My kid actually likes to do all this stuff (well more so the yard work and house repairs). He is naturally good at working. Maybe the only thing I did right was start young. [/quote]

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