Paying kids for doing chores. allowances

[LovePug]

Not very helpful, but here is the way it works in our house. DS (just turned 7) and DD 9 1/2 get no allowance. They are expect to do a minimal amount of chores just because they are part of a family and that is what families do. They empty hampers, put away their laundry, and generally clean up after themselves. They take turns setting the table and clearing the dishes on nights when we eat together as a family (about 3-4 nights/week). They do their homework and study hard. As I mentioned, there are no "financial" rewards for this. It is just what is expected in our family. They also know that there are plenty of additional chores available for pay at any given time. All they have to do is ask. As long as their regular chores and homework are done, they can do these "extras" for money.

This is exactly what we do. DD (11) has yet to take me up on the offer for the "extras" though. She doesn't ask for many things so maybe she just hasn't found the need for money yet . I have a feeling that isn't going to last much longer because there are things coming up with school activities that I know she wants to participate in.