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We weren't required to give allowance. Our foster daughter was paid to do chores (just as our kids will be). If she chose not to do her chores, she didn't get paid. Her chores we simple. Make your bed, pick up your toys, help set the table, do your homework (she was 10). She could earn extra money doing extra chores. She could also get stuck "paying" me if I had to fix a hole she kicked in the wall or some nicety like that. All of our other kids have been VERY young, so they don't do chores!
She used her money to get toys. She had lots of toys but wanted every single one of a CERTAIN toy... which we thought was a bit over the top, so she used her allowance for that. Similiar to Amy, if she wanted a treat (a candy bar in the check out line) she could buy it if she had money to spend.
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Mama to Pixie  and Tucker  both two, both adorable, both adopted.
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