I am that parent that wants my kids to maintain A’s and B’s as much as they can. A C is good but I don’t like them. I guess I have the same standards my mom had for me. My mom said a C was failing. While I don’t think a C is failing I do think that if you can get A’s then a C means you aren’t really trying. Since I don’t give allowances I tell the kids for every A they bring home I will pay them 5 bucks. I did this because I didn’t think my kids would make so many A’s I mean an A here and there but geesus they are taxing me. So much so that I want to do a dollar per A but a promise is a promise. My daughter just entered the 4th grade and now she is getting actual grades instead of 1, 2, and 3 so now she wants her cut. Here is how I am bribing the kids for good grades.
Bribing the kids for good grades
Zaza: Oh mom I have 5 A’s pay me my money honey
Me: Huh what are you talking about
Zaza: You know how you pay brother his 5 bucks per A well I have been waiting a long time to get real grades and now it’s my turn. Pay up
Me: I am broke how about a dollar per grade
Zaza: Unacceptable. A promise is a promise.
Me: Fine. I give her the $25
The next day she got a 62 on her test oh….let me let her know the rules
Me: Oh Zaza you owe me $5
Zaza: Why I don’t owe you anything I earned my $5
Me: Well you see here is how the rules go. If you fail something below a C you pay me $5. So pay me my money honey
She claimed she didn’t know where she put it so when she was going to bed the other night I saw her trying to hide the money I was thinking about mugging her but decided to just pop up in the room and do one of her numbers
Zaza: Mom what are you doing in my room
Me: I came for my money. I saw you put it in your stash. I need my money and you owe me *falls out*
Zaza: My gosh stop being a baby about it here *throws me the money* It’s just $5 I’m your precious cute little girl you could have let me keep that on the strength of love
Me: *pinches her cheek* Awww you so cute but yeah when it comes to my money homey don’t play that child or no child.
My kids are expected to make good grades regardless if I pay them or not but I sweeten the deal because I don’t give allowances and there are things that they want that I will not buy. They need to learn how to work for it and working hard to maintain a good average is hard work in my book. Last year in total I paid my son about 160 for his grades which I thought was a good deal for all of his A’s.
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30 Comments
candy
August 29, 2018 at 11:53 amYep, we never gave our kids money for getting good grades. We always explained that dad and I have jobs and yes we get paid to do those jobs. Right now they were learning and getting the skills to get a good job when they were older. We provided everything else they needed or wanted so no bribing with money for good grades, it was just expected.
Amber Myers
August 29, 2018 at 12:29 pmI do tell my kids I’ll give them $100 if they get straight As, but it hasn’t happened yet. But I don’t pay per grade. I do say if they go below a C that their phones will be taken away, so they take that seriously at least.
Terri Steffes
August 29, 2018 at 12:58 pmLemons in brownies??? That sounds like my ultimate dessert! You have to share that recipe!
Sheena Steward
August 29, 2018 at 1:09 pmI think that’s an awesome idea. I also like how you’re holding them accountable by making them pay if they get below a C. I might have to steal this idea when I have kids. At the end of the day you’re promoting education in your household and that’s awesome.
Mary Edwards
August 29, 2018 at 1:24 pmThis is BRILLIANT. My son was working over the summer. He had to quit so he could focus on his school and sports. he’s been itching to make money for weekends out with friends. This is PERFECT. SHOW ME THE GRADES and get $…show me bad grades and he owes me!
Victoria
August 29, 2018 at 1:53 pmMy mom was the same way…If it wasn’t a A I wasn’t trying hard enough. She didn’t bribe me to do it, however, I bribe my kids. If they do good in school they’ll get the latest shoes they want or we’ll go do whatever activity they like.
Lisa
August 29, 2018 at 1:53 pmWe give allowance and pay them for grades. But then they get 4 report cards per year, I remember when it used to be just 2. With two kids, that equals up to $400 a year.
Tasheena
August 29, 2018 at 2:52 pmI love this concept, I’ve tried to do something similar with my son in the past and it was an epic fail. I have to revisit the idea though this school year.
Kasi
August 29, 2018 at 4:04 pmLol, you are your children are so hilarious! I like that payment system, definitely a great incentive and repercussion strategy!
Melanie
August 29, 2018 at 4:48 pmMy mom used to give me $1 an A. We do not pay our kids for good grades, although my boys are not old enough to get “official” grades yet.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
August 29, 2018 at 9:47 pmI used to get a buck or two for a great grade. I have no problem doing that with my kids when they are older. That lemon brownie sounds interesting!
Mimi Green
August 30, 2018 at 12:31 amThe Mister gives the kids money for their report cards. We are an A&B family as well. While C is not failing they are not good enough. I don’t know how he determines the dollar amount but the teen gets $200 and the 1st grader gets $100. If the teen gets all A’s then I believe the amount doubles. It ain’t my money so I stay out of it.
Growing up my grandma gave us money for ever A.
Emily
August 30, 2018 at 2:43 amThis is a creative way to encourage continues good grades and effort. I have heard of parents paying kids for good grades, but I really like the idea of the kids having to pay up if they get bad grades. I will keep this in mind when my kids get older!
Nicole Brewer
August 30, 2018 at 6:45 amThese are great ideas! Ha, sometimes I have to bribe my students so makes sense parents have to do this for students lol.
Chubskulit Rose
August 30, 2018 at 10:15 amMy kids get rewarded for good grades at the end of the school year. We set an amount as a price so they have something to look forward to at the end of the year.
Lisa Favre
August 30, 2018 at 10:47 amI have often thought about franchising as well but like you said, it is so expensive! Having a down like that for me is just not in the budget right now but it would be fun to franchise one of my favorite restaurants.
Carol Cassara
August 30, 2018 at 11:53 amI like your style, it definitely makes them more aware of their grades and how to maintain that average. Parents know how to manage their kids best! Thanks for the bonus links!
lisalisa
August 30, 2018 at 12:03 pmGreat post and I love the ideas! We do give our children little rewards when they get good grades but, my husband is a firm believer that they must maintain good grades regardless without rewards at times. So sometimes even when they have good grades he won’t reward them with funds but with his moms old sayings!
Terri
August 30, 2018 at 12:44 pmI’ve always heard about paying kids for A, but I never heard of making them pay you for grades below a certain number That’s a great idea and provides great motivation for them!
Amy h
August 30, 2018 at 1:06 pmWe did the same thing with my Stepdaughter and her grades. For anything above a B she got $, anything C and Below, she owed money.
Bethel
August 30, 2018 at 2:51 pmNah, i wont be paying them money. They must understand that getting good grades are for their future and would be feeling good about themselves. Its all about their hardwork for getting a goal. Money could no way teach that
Ruth I
August 30, 2018 at 3:06 pmI try to bribe my niece with toys and not money. Well, she is really young for money. lol! But it might be a good practice, it will still depend on the situation and her attitude.
Brytnie
August 30, 2018 at 3:43 pmThis is really cute! My mom used to do this to me…not that she had to. I made good grades anyway, but it was extra motivation. Made $200 in middle school for making straight A’s!
Peter
August 30, 2018 at 4:05 pmWe don’t bribe our kids for grades. ID rather take away their after school play and have them sit at the table and study. The concept is fantastic but just not for me.
Leslie Heigh
August 31, 2018 at 2:21 amThis is funny. I wanna go back in tume and be your kid. I would be paid. Im in the paying for teeth as the tooth fairy phase. I won’t be bribing for grades but do what ya gotta do Mama.
Jonna
August 31, 2018 at 11:41 amThis conversation between you too is so real. My grandma used to give us money for our good grades but not my parents, not directly anyway.
Stacie
August 31, 2018 at 2:00 pmHa! I love it. My grandmother once said I could get $100 if I got an A on my report card. I can’t remember if I ever did lol.
Anosa Malanga
August 31, 2018 at 2:17 pmI think giving rewards is a good idea. I remember back then when I was a kid, I used to earn the things I want as a reward for good grades. Not money but the thing that I like.
Nanekia
September 1, 2018 at 10:08 amThat’s a coon concept. My son worked at the school this summer paying off his tuition so I’ve used that as the reason he should get good grades all that hard work and you’re not going to try you wasted your time. Gets his every time.
Chante Burkett
September 18, 2018 at 9:48 pmMy parents always gave us money and to be honest I’m doing the same with my kids- Hey if they work hard for the grades why not!