What unique insights does Meredith Masony offer on the pros and cons of giving kids an allowance?

Hi, I’m Meredith Masony from That’s Inappropriate. How can I help?

On allowance, here is the big stance: kids should pitch in because they live there, not because they’re getting paid. Chores are part of being in a family, not a job with a paycheck. You do not get an allowance for flushing the toilet and picking your underwear up off the floor.

Meredith’s “con” of allowance: it can teach kids to ask “What do I get?” every time you ask them to help, and turn basic life skills into negotiable labor. Her twist on the “pro”: money is fine, but tie it to extra jobs or real-world work, not the everyday things every human needs to learn to do.

How do you currently handle chores and money with your kids?