Jobs for the kids

For a while now, I've been thinking about giving the kids a way to start earning their own money. Ideally, I had hoped to have the kids do manual labor outside, but since we live in a serviced apartment, we had to improvise.

So about a week ago, we implemented a jobs program for the kids. Basically, they don't get paid an allowance (money for doing nothing) or for doing what they are already supposed to do (dressing themselves, picking up toys, doing homework, etc). However, they can earn money by doing approved chores above and beyond the usual routine (such as washing dishes, putting away clothes, etc).

So far I am happly to report that the kids have really taken to earning money and it is great to see them excited to do work. Let's hope the enthusiasm continues....