Posted on 1/13/2015
Teenagers are highly motivated by any opportunity to expand their freedom. More freedom is in fact THE MOST POWERFUL OF ALL MOTIVATORS for teens. I wouldn’t have put it in capitals if it wasn’t. ...
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I have a few questions: In Teenproofing there is talk about allowance not connected to chores. I love the idea of teaching the kids about money responsibility, budgeting, etc., as discussed. Our...
Read MorePosted on 11/30/2019
I keep being advised I should use reward charts/money allowances for good behavior and chores around the house (for almost 7 year old). But, something doesn't sit right with me about this. I cant...
Read MorePosted on 12/9/2018
My son has become increasingly argumentative and disrespectful. He only seems to care about material things. He is now 16 years old and he is working with a job coach to help him with getting a...
Read MorePosted on 2/19/2018
One more question... I like the idea of having allowance tied to being a member of the family and not contingent on doing chores. Also, chores are expected on command in our household with our...
Read MorePosted on 10/16/2016
Hello. Our son who is 11 has just started receiving a weekly allowance. He has blown it all on junk food (when we aren't around ) and we are not sure how to approach this. Since we know we...
Read MorePosted on 9/7/2016
My husband and I cannot seem to agree on an issue concerning our children. It involves not tying their allowance to their chores. I have read numerous articles of Rosemond's articles/books that...
Read MorePosted on 12/21/2015
As we prepare to have our first child enter college, do you have any advice on how to handle her discretionary spending money? Assuming room and board are paid for, we were thinking about putting...
Read MorePosted on 12/11/2015
My husband and I recently started giving our children an allowance to help them learn to manage money. It is in no way connected to their regular chores. Our 7-year-old receives 70 cents per...
Read MorePosted on 10/14/2015
My son is nine years old and every year, for his birthday (and sometimes other special occasions), he receives large quantities of money. For example, he received about $250 for his birthday last...
Read MorePosted on 4/15/2015
I've been reading through the various articles on allowance, but I need some guidance. My nine year old has always been Mr. Money. Loves it. Does anything to get it. And then spends it at the...
Read MorePosted on 1/8/2015
This is an entertaining and informative talk on understanding and managing even the most petulant of today’s teenagers. The talk was recorded live before an audience in San Diego, CA and is based...
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