if they make 4.0 for the year i do allow them to buy something bigger and usually bring them out to dinner one at a time to the restruant of thier choice.

but frick paying 1k, that is their job to make those grades. I pay for food, house, thousands upon thousands for sports, toys, bikes etc....

i am blessed with great kids though that understand the importance of school even at very young ages so i dont have to worry about that. also they are extremely competitive with one another and their classmates and cant stand to not have the best grades.

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Posted by JAMAC2001

Member since Jan 2013

2764 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:15 pm to lsu777

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that is their job to make those grades

I view it the same way, just through a slightly different lens.

I taught them that school is their job and primary source of income.

I don't spend a lot on my kids for gifts, even for bdays and christmas. They each have the potential to earn $1K plus for their "work performance" at school (their current job).

My 6th grader bought a xbox last year with his school money and was very proud of himself. I much prefer this method than "santa" or me having to spoil his arse with it for bday or christmas. If you want to have something of value, earn it.

This post was edited on 3/14/22 at 3:17 pm

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Posted by Korkstand

Member since Nov 2003

28712 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:26 pm to lsu777

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but frick paying 1k, that is their job to make those grades

"I'm not paying you because that's your job".

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I pay for food, house, thousands upon thousands for sports, toys, bikes etc....

You signed up for providing housing and food by having a kid, but you could stop giving the toys and other extras and switch to the earn it via grades method. It's an opportunity to teach the value of money and work.

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