Just curious. I was reading an article the other day and it mentioned that giving your kid an allowance was a thing of the past.
I got an allowance, starting when I first realized that my older brother was receiving one. But we did have a list of chores we had to do, otherwise you didn't get it. We were reasonably poor and the amount I received wasn't a lot, but I really counted on it so I did the work. As soon as I was old enough, I got a paper route to supplement my allowance, but as it tuned out, it negated it. I didn't mind, I figured that I was on my way up at that point.
I gave my son an allowance, but he started working full time during the summer when he turned 14. He had a list of things he had to do, and he did them. Seems like a long time ago. Actually, I guess it was a long time ago. I just always thought it was a good lesson for a kid.
I am wondering if people still do the allowance thing or if it is a thing of the past?
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