Does anyone else expect thier kids to do jobs?
By daniellegldn
@daniellegldn (255)
Australia
March 29, 2007 5:05am CST
I have a 9 year old that I expect to do a couple of jobs every morning and night to help me out,they arent big jobs,maybe feed the cats or take the rubbish out but he hates it and often says the other kids at school dont have to do jobs??I feel bad but he gets little surprises etc and a bit of pocket money?Am I wrong?
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@michelledarcy (5220)
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29 Mar 07
I think kids should learn how to do things round the house, how else will they be able to learn to look after themselves when they leave home.
My girls have to clear the table, help me with dinner, they can both sweep up and like cleaning the worktops etc. They are 2 and 5 and don't get pocket money.
If things stay like they are I wont be able to afford to give them pocket money so they will just have to help with no reward, I don't think there is a problem with that.
@daniellegldn (255)
• Australia
29 Mar 07
Thats so true,my son doesnt get much but I like him to know I appreciate him helping me and to be honest i really do need him to help me,he doesnt do much but every little bit helps and I think it will make him a better person and partnet when he is older.Thanks i was beginning to think no other parents thought the same way.
@recycledgoth (9894)
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29 Mar 07
You are not wrong hun. Chldren have to learn the value of money and the fact that they have to earn money. In the real world you get nothing for nothing, so the sooner they learn the better really. I used to get my son to do chores around the house for his allowance. He didn't like it but soon came to realise that if he did the jobs he was asked to do, then he got his pocket money and little treats, plus he also understood the value of working for a living
@daniellegldn (255)
• Australia
29 Mar 07
Thanks,I was always brought up that I have to work for things but it seems like kids are brought up differently these days and I get so frustrated because it seems like I am the only one who wants to bring my kids up with values.My son gives me a hrad time and sometimes I think maybe i am being too strict.Appreciate your thoughts.
