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Should Kids Get Paid to Do Chores?

For many kids, it pays to help out around the house. Taking out the trash, setting the table, or making their bed could be a way to earn some cash. In a 2022 survey of more than 2,000 parents, 64 percent said they give their children an allowance—but only if the kids earn it. 

Some people think kids deserve to get paid for doing chores. They argue that paying kids to do their part shows them the value of hard work. It can also help them learn to be responsible with money and how to manage their time. Those are skills they’ll need as they get older. 

But some parents say paying kids to do chores sends the wrong message. They think kids should learn how to take responsibility without expecting to be rewarded any time they pitch in around the house. 

Here’s what two of our readers think.

Kids don’t always put in their best effort when doing chores. Washing the dishes or cleaning up after a pet isn’t much fun. But when a reward is involved, they may do a better job and have a better attitude about it. 

Getting an allowance for doing chores also teaches kids the value of working hard. Plus, when we earn our own money, we can learn the importance of saving, giving, and investing. This can set us up for success in the future. 

I don’t get paid to do chores, but I still pitch in when my parents ask me to. Helping out is part of being in a family. Kids are usually the ones who make messes anyway. They should take responsibility for cleaning up.

Besides, if kids were to get paid, they may come to expect a reward for everything they do. That’s not right. Not to mention, parents don’t get paid to scrub the toilet or vacuum the carpet. Kids shouldn’t either!

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