[DoYaReallyThink]

We are not required to give an allowance. Our girls have the option of EARNING $10 a week. They have a simple chore that they are required to do three times a week (swiffer the floor). They do kids choice meal planning and assist in cooking on Saturdays which it has to be a balanced meal. They receive points for showering, being easy going, brushing teeth, putting their clothes away, homework, making beds and keeping their room clean. They can receive extra points taking responsiblilty, being kind to others, an extra chore that they volunteer for, setting the table and sharing with others. THEN we deduct points for arguing both with us or their sister, being mean to others, leaving electric on, clothes on their floor, leaving messes, back talking, not accepting directions, not flushing the toilet, wasting food and slamming doors or items. We made sure that their points equaled way over the required amount to get the $10 since their chores aren't on the point system but I will deduct $2.50 if they would refuse to the chore. 100 points are needed for $10 and they have rarely gotten that amount. But we have it on a sheet where they can track how they are doing and we mark down when they have behavior that is not appropriate. It is really working for us all and I am now using our chart for a way to keep track of their behaviors.

Fran