[purpleblackqueen]

I was going to finish DD's room today, (still not unpacked from moving in), there is junk everywhere.

DD started last night, and I was going to finish it today. But this morning she pleaded with me to let her do it and she has been pestering me for IPOD credit.

So I am thinking about giving her the chance to do it, in return for $30 Ipod Credit, but it has to be fully, properly finished by Thursday night (otherwise credit would be reduced and I finish on Friday)

We have people coming to visit on the weekend.

DD is 11.

WDYT? Am I making a rod for my back here, or doing the fair thing by her.

[Madnesscraves]

I think you should let her do it.

[Nanaimo Girl]

I'd give her the chance to do it, but $30 worth of credit seems excessive. Does she get regular pocket money?

[lafonda]

I would let her

[purpleblackqueen]

I'd give her the chance to do it, but $30 worth of credit seems excessive. Does she get regular pocket money?

No they dont get regular pocket money, but that is something I want to start later in the year.

[Therese]

I would let her do it as well.

[lozoodle]

Yep I think let her do it, it will be a good chance for her to learn conseuqences if she doesn't do it also (i.e. no Ipod credit)

[iheartu]

$30 seems like a lot just to clean her room really!

I would maybe give her $10 - $20 if she wants to earn her credit but make sure she knows its a one off and maybe set up a pocket money system so she (and your son) can help with your never ending lists maybe something like $2 for unloading the dishwasher, $1 for sweeping etc etc...

I've seen some great pocket money/ reward systems on Pinterest that you could use


Chore dice

Work for hire

Chore chart

Edited to add links


This post has been edited by iheartu: 04/02/2013, 09:34 AM

[noi'mnot]

I think it's a great idea, particularly since she suggested it.

Maybe that amount of credit is a bit excessive, perhaps you don't want to set the precedent that this is the normal payment for work - I'm sure you can talk to her about that, though, if you do think it's too much.

Good luck, I hope it works out!

[Heather11]

I would let her do it too.

How long does her credit usually last her?

ETA: I agree that $30 to clean a room does seem excessive.

You have found her currency though. You can use that to your advantage. She helps with unloading dishwasher, taking rubbish to bin etc, you can get her itunes credit.

This post has been edited by Heather11: 04/02/2013, 09:32 AM