[yari]

Originally Posted by Darcy Baldwin

We pay an allowance once a month equal to their age. This happens in spite of chores because we don't pay for basic chores. Helping out around the house with basics is required as being part of the family, and learning to help take care of yourself.

However, allowance is likely to be withheld if doing said chores has been an issue as a punishment, not as a payment thing.

Then we have a jar of chores for money - my chores or extras around the house they can do to earn more money during the month.

I think all the chores on your list are easy to do for a 12yo. Many of them are on the required chorelist for us (picking up room daily, tidying up bathroom daily with quick surface wipe down, dishwasher, etc).

We also require a tithe and a savings deposit out of their allowance and money earned, so that we're teaching stewardship along with the value of working for a living, etc.

I swear Darcy, you always have THE best solutions and ideas!