Parenting with Creative Incentives

I found it ended arguing. They worked together to earn. The oldest one saved them and cashed in for money (.25 each) at the end of the week, while the younger two would play games and be chipless on the weekends. Now they are older they save and spend money much the same.. Ironic! May even be a good lesson in saving had I thought of it.

When they were out of chips they read or went outside to play. They begged to do chores especially if there was a new game in the house. They felt as though they had more control over their rules. It worked well until they turned 14, getting a teen to do anything is another story!!

My father liked the idea of how this taught the children to save. Others have commented to me that this idea is a better way to teach a child responsibility instead of money motivation. Either way it worked for us!