FamZoo, September Recap: Allowance Answers, Chores To Go, Shoutouts, Class Clowns & more
First you've heard of us? Learn more The FamZoo Newsletter September 2013 Recap Allowance Answers Allowance is one of those topics that always seems to get parents fired up. Lots of questions. Lots of strong opinions. Lots of conflicting answers. One definition of allowance we’ve always liked comes from KJ Dell’Antonia who writes for the New York Times Motherlode blog. She encourages parents to think of an allowance as “a very tiny piece of the family budget to manage.” We like how that puts the emphasis on skill building and shared responsibility. Do you wrestle with any of the following allowance questions? Should you give your child an allowance? What age should children begin receiving an allowance? How much should they receive? Should you give your child a prepaid debit card? How should your child spend their money? How should they save it? Should you pay an allowance in exchange for chores? Are allowances appropriate for teens or young adults? Che...