Should you reward your kids with money?
The Russian mentality presupposes an unusually scrupulous attitude to the financial side of life. Before the revolution in a decent society, such vulgar conversations were not conducted at all, and the Soviet regime was marked by an attitude towards finance as a monstrous manifestation of philistinism. The younger generation was taught from childhood that asking questions about income and money is simply the height of indecency.
encourage children with moneyBut, as if in contrast to their own speeches, the parents did not consider it shameful to regularly inform the child that there is no money in the family for this or that toy. This is such a peculiar way to deal with the spoiled child.
But the abrupt change of course in the post-Soviet space has led to the fact that the word "money" and all kinds of derivatives from it are heard in almost every conversation. This means that the time has come to revise the hackneyed pedagogical templates in the field of children's attitudes to finance.
So far, not all parents are ready to adequately perceive the possibility of a child receiving an impromptu salary for fulfilling his duties at home or for getting good grades. But this approach has an undoubted right to life - under the careful and sensitive guidance of adults, the child will learn not only to the idea that money needs to be earned, and not begging or demanding, but will also begin to comprehend the first basics of home accounting. The ability to properly and reasonably manage their own finances is a rare quality that parents are quite capable of bringing up in children.
The main thing is to follow a few simple but unconditional rules. For example, if you agreed with your child that for cleaning his room he will receive a certain amount sufficient to buy a new toy, honestly fulfill the agreement, but only if your young "employee" really cleaned himself thoroughly and well. Otherwise, you should not pamper him and pay for a conditionally completed task. It is very important to emphasize that the work performed brought not only financial benefits, because he did the cleaning in his room and for himself.
Also, do not follow the child's lead and pay him for inaction. Only reward good behavior and the right action, and don't promise him a toy if he stops a tantrum in the store or in the doctor's office. Don't try to control your baby's earnings. You, of course, can delicately guide him, but in no case do not inspire him that only you can properly dispose of his income. Let him learn to plan expenses himself - after all, this is his money.