Should You Pay Your Kids To Do Chores?

Experts debate.

Sep 07, 2022

Should You Pay Your Kids To Do Chores? Experts Debate   We've got a new package launching today at Scary Mommy: Social Studies, which celebrates life lessons learned outside of the classroom, like a sense of purpose, resilience, and self-sufficiency. And first up, we've got one of those classic parenting questions: Do you pay your kids for chores or nah? Arielle Tschinkel talked to financial experts and child psychologists and is breaking down the pros and cons.  Personally, I'll take payment for my chores in the form of seasonal beverages. Bottoms up,  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   Read More

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