My name is, Bethany Davis. I really enjoyed reading this post of yours. My folks also used various incentives for my 3 older brothers and myself when we were all growing up. We too would get a small allowance, or they would use Monopoly money that we would "earn" for different things. The chore chart I had when I was little was that I would put a Star sticker next to the completed chore; then after a week or so of me being faithful in completing my various tasks; I would get a penny or two. After awhile of earning pennies and Stars; I THINK I moved up to regular paper money (?) Anyway, after awhile of that, I would get to pick out or do something special. Yes, motivation is the key for anything. I also think it helps kids with goal setting later on in life. At least, it helped me.
Hi Bethany, thanks for sharing your memory of chores and an allowance as a child! It sounds like it was a really meaningful system that you still remember. Like you said, allowances don’t have to be much money…just a small amount for a good effort and attitude goes a long way.
Hi Mollie,
My name is, Bethany Davis. I really enjoyed reading this post of yours. My folks also used various incentives for my 3 older brothers and myself when we were all growing up. We too would get a small allowance, or they would use Monopoly money that we would "earn" for different things. The chore chart I had when I was little was that I would put a Star sticker next to the completed chore; then after a week or so of me being faithful in completing my various tasks; I would get a penny or two. After awhile of earning pennies and Stars; I THINK I moved up to regular paper money (?) Anyway, after awhile of that, I would get to pick out or do something special. Yes, motivation is the key for anything. I also think it helps kids with goal setting later on in life. At least, it helped me.
God Bless!
Bethany Davis
Hi Bethany, thanks for sharing your memory of chores and an allowance as a child! It sounds like it was a really meaningful system that you still remember. Like you said, allowances don’t have to be much money…just a small amount for a good effort and attitude goes a long way.