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Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Kim@Eyesonthedollar

Kim@Eyesonthedollar — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:59:58 +0000

Great tips, Shannon, as usual. I think I’m going to start charging my daughter for leaving the lights on. She never used to do that, but the past couple of months, she needs every light in the house on and forgets to turn them off. I feel like I spend half my time turning off lights. Please tell me this is a phase that will be outgrown!

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Shannon @ The Heavy Purse

Shannon @ The Heavy Purse — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:40 +0000

Thanks, DC! That’s exactly why I don’t like allowance. When you’re adult no one just hands you money – you have to earn it!

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Shannon @ The Heavy Purse

Shannon @ The Heavy Purse — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:08 +0000

Thanks, Mike! It’s definitely worked well in my family. The best part is now when the girls see things they want in the store, they no longer turn to me and ask me to buy it for them, but want more ways to earn money. I love it!

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Shannon @ The Heavy Purse

Shannon @ The Heavy Purse — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:25 +0000

That’s exactly what my girls do! They sell lemonade in the summer and my next book is actually called The Lemonade Stand! Too funny! I think it’s so important for kids to earn money and feel that pride of getting paid for their hard work.

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:35:24 +0000

I definitely like the idea of a “job posting” each week. I think that would really help kids learn about the value of money and the fact that it is “earned” and doesn’t grow on trees!

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Mike

Mike — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:28:35 +0000

I love the idea about posting jobs for your kids to apply for! What an excellent, original idea to teach kids about the value of work and earning money! Great article.

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Average Joe

Average Joe — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:17:05 +0000

That’s sad! It seems like your dad could have found a way to spur your entrepreneurial spirit AND have his car washed instead!

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Average Joe

Average Joe — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:16:15 +0000

I agree that it SHOULD be educational…but some kids seem to never learn the lesson. I think as parents we can help them see the lessons behind rotten work.

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Average Joe

Average Joe — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:40 +0000

I absolutely love that one, too. She does a great job of describing it on yesterday’s podcast, too!

Comment on Summer Money Activities for Kids by Thomas @ Your Daily Finance

Thomas @ Your Daily Finance — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:53:54 +0000

I have to agree with the allowance. Im not for just giving kids money and they did nothing. Never thought however about the putting of chores and listing them so that they know what they can do and for what. The decision making process it key and they need to start learning.