My daughter is old enough to take the clothes out of the dryer. So I asked her to take the clothes out for me while I was on a phone call…..I get off the phone and go to get the clothes so I can fold them
Me: Zaza omg you folded all the clothes so neatly and nice (towels were folded neatly, socks were balled up but they matched, and shirts were folded in half)
Zaza: Yes mommy I know you need help sometimes and I am here to help you whenever you need me
Me: *cries and hugs her*
As I was putting the clothes away she says
Zaza: but mom I will need you to pay me an allowance for this……
Me: What in the world …….What is an Allowance ( I was asking because I wanted to know her answer)
Zaza: Money that you pay me to do the work you don’t wanna do….I take coins and dollars but I prefer coins so I can put them in my pink piggy bank
Me: ………………
So……I was happy about her folding up the clothes but I was not happy that she puts stipulations. Why can’t kids just do nice things these days …..why
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34 Comments
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
February 21, 2018 at 11:50 amI had laundry as part of my chores as a child. For a number of years I did get a small allowance in exchange for doing all of my chores, of which there were quite a few.
Karen Morse
February 21, 2018 at 12:08 pmI guess nothing in this world is free now. Lol. I think it’s adorable though and it’s nice that she’s willing to work hard for it too. Some kids just expect their parents to hand them some money and that’s it. I like the sense of responsibility with an ounce of sweetness on the side.
Amber Myers
February 21, 2018 at 12:09 pmAhh kids. Sounds like something my daughter would say. I should have her start helping with the laundry. I tend to do it all and I’m wondering why? She’s 10. She can get her own stuff!
candy
February 21, 2018 at 12:26 pmWow this wouldn’t fly in my home. We were one of those parents who didn’t pay an allowance. We housed, fed and paid everything. In return they worked beside us and learned how to work and do service. All very successful, giving adults today.
Marysa
February 21, 2018 at 1:51 pmThat is so sweet that your daughter wanted to help. My kids need to step it up with chores. I do need to figure out an allowance system for my kids so they can work on earning and saving money.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
February 21, 2018 at 3:00 pmI am totally against allowance, for household chores. I feel like they are a part of the family, and by being part of the family, they should do their part. I mean they can have an allowance, but I’ve never tied it to chores.
Sheena Steward
February 21, 2018 at 3:01 pmLOL!!! She said yeah you need help and I need these coins. Too funny how the conversation quickly changed. Love her definition of allowance. Pay her to do the things you don’t want to do lol.
Wanderlust Hearts
February 21, 2018 at 3:02 pmWhen I was a kid I had chores to do but it was discussed in advance that if I behaved and finished my chores I would get an allowance or a toy at the end of the week. I don’t have kids but when my niece stayed with me I would give her the same option. She’s a teenager now and it was so nice for her to want to help out without me asking and without wanting anything in return.
Mimi Green
February 21, 2018 at 5:03 pmYour daughter is hilariously smart. She showed you what she could do first before asking for payment. haha My daughter is that girl, she would totally do the same thing. Slide that girl some coins. lol I never got paid for chores but the Mister pays our son for chores.
Lisa
February 21, 2018 at 5:50 pmShe is way too smart. We give an allowance here after all their chores are done. But I love that she did it first than asked for payment.
Bianca Dottin
February 21, 2018 at 7:56 pmI got an allowance when I was growing up but I got cut off when I went to high school. We’ll eventually start giving my daughter an allowance but haven’t started yet.
Tomi C
February 21, 2018 at 9:11 pmFolding clothes is sort of bonding time for me and the kids. I fold and they put them away. We have the most interesting convos during folding time. Oh and we voted and survey says your daughter gets lots of coins for helping out.
Heather
February 21, 2018 at 9:49 pmWell, that was very sweet of your daughter even if she put on the stipulations. In our family we don’t do allowances, we do family expectations. Each person has a role in the family and are expected to contribute to the family. I think when they are older I might add extra chores that aren’t already expected for an allowance, right now I’m just trying to teach them that their contribution is simply part of being in a family and all the work that goes to maintain a home isn’t just one person’s job…aka mom. Maybe you can explain it to her that way, then set aside some big tasks for earned money. Anyway sounds like you have a sweet thoughtful kiddo.
Saidah
February 21, 2018 at 11:07 pmWe don’t play the kids to work anymore. They never clean it right when we pay them or not so Im keeping my money in my pocket.
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Pam
February 22, 2018 at 12:03 amThat’s too funny about the allowance. I swear, my kids would always ruin sweet moments by saying something like that.
Our Family World
February 22, 2018 at 1:20 amI can so relate. When my kids help me with stuff other than their chores, I get nervous. The first thing that pops into my mind is, “How much is this going to cost me?”
Sara Welch
February 22, 2018 at 3:39 amOh she is too funny. Wise girl, but she should love mom enough to just do it to help! Too cute.
Carol Cassara
February 22, 2018 at 5:58 amShe’s so awesome, love that she notices how much work you put into maintaining the house and that’s she’s also willing to work for it if needed. Very smart though with that pitch about allowance which I think she deserves. Haha. At least not all the time.
Eva
February 22, 2018 at 3:05 pmThat is hilarious! She is kind… but she also has requirements. She’s smart to do such a great job so that you notice that it isn’t just regular old folding… this is professional kid folding!
Laura Dove
February 22, 2018 at 9:59 pmAhh that’s amazing bless her!! So lovely that she appreciates all you do though, I think earning pocket money is a great idea!
Food and Footprints
February 23, 2018 at 3:11 amThat was hilarious! She is smart and knows the deal – she really nailed that description! Haha
Antoinette Cain
February 23, 2018 at 12:17 pmLol! She’s a go-getter though. This is too cute.
Leslie
February 23, 2018 at 1:31 pmHard work pays..lol My daughter is 6 and has a chore chart that we still assist with. She has not asked for money yet. She is still into ‘treats’.
Wow y
February 23, 2018 at 1:47 pmWow your daughter is going to be a top negotiator one day. I wish her well when she negotiates her salary one day!
Patrice
February 23, 2018 at 2:32 pmFrom one crazy chick to another, I guess I’ll break out m6 workout gear, too. By the way, LOVE the previous pancake redux,,
Joyce Brewer
February 23, 2018 at 6:38 pmOur son has gotten an allowance since he was 5 for emptying trash cans and taking out the garbage.
I don’t mind it because it allows him to have spending cash when we are out and about. He’s also learning to manage his money better.
I don’t think I got an allowance when I was 5, though.
Carissa
February 24, 2018 at 10:39 pmLuckily my children are too young to know about allowance, but I love seeing their little faces light up when we give them coins to put in their banks! I’m here taking notes!
Michelle Thames
February 26, 2018 at 12:50 pmCan’t wait until my daughter is old enough to help. She tries to fold the clothes now but its a disaster! She came to collect though LOL! Great negotiating skills.
Courtney CJ
February 26, 2018 at 3:40 pmLol!!! Go ahead, little one. I would pay here ALL of the coins her heart desired because I despise ironing and folding clothes. Take all of my money!
Kasi
February 26, 2018 at 10:43 pmAww that warmed my heart until she said she needed to be paid allowance for it, LOL! She is a go-getter though, so hey that’s a good trait to have!
Toiia L. Rukuni
February 27, 2018 at 7:18 pmMy little kingdom help me fold and put away clothes all the time. I have upgraded them to have laundry as a part of their chore list. I think that it really helps the entire family when each person has a job in the house.
Elle (Cleverly Changing)
March 2, 2018 at 2:33 pmI love it when kids take initiative. I’m so thrilled will my girls take similar steps to go above and beyond what I ask them to do for me.
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