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Kids Keep Asking Mom For More Pocket-Money So She Creates Household Chore ‘Jobs’ And Makes Them Apply
Job postings. Application forms. In-house credit unions. No, these aren’t the hallmarks of an up-and-coming business or a job fair, but rather, a part of raising kids in one family home in The Great State of Georgia.
Mother of three, Shaketha Marion McGregor wanted to teach her munchkins an important real-life lesson about earning money. That’s why she decided that from now on, them getting their pocket money won’t be as easy as coming up to her and nagging her for it. She created a hiring event where her kids applied for ‘jobs’ around the house — this way, they have to work for their allowance just like grown-ups.
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One mom was tired of her kids always asking her for their allowance, so she came up with a cunning plan
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
She made her kids apply for ‘jobs’ around the house, so they can earn their allowance
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
“My children continue to ask for a new cell phone, an allowance, and to go places,” Shaketha wrote on Facebook. “If you want it, work for it, earn it!” She also jokingly added two hashtags: #ThisMomMeansBusiness and #IWonderWhoWillGetFiredFirst. This mom’s life hacking post received more than 213,000 likes, over 35,000 comments, and was shared a staggering 130,000 times. With numbers like these, Shaketha seems to have the soul of a successful businesswoman.
The jobs were kitchen manager, lead housekeeper, and laundry supervisor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Shaketha is raising three children: daughters Serinity, who is 6, and Takeia, 10; and son Jahkeem, 13. So naturally, everyday necessities can get a tad expensive with such a large family. Not to mention how much all the treats that kids demand can add up to.
The mom sent her son a rejection letter after he applied for a position that had been filled
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Tom and Donna on the TV show Parks and Recreation live a ‘treat yo self’ kind of life, but Shaketha obviously doesn’t want her kids to follow the same path. So she put up ‘job’ notices for various house chores, printed out job application forms for her kids, and even established ‘Mom’s Credit Union.’ Among the list of open positions were lead housekeeper, laundry supervisor, and kitchen manager. Personally, I believe that the latter job for kids sounds like the best starting spot for a great career, but what do you think?
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Image credits: Shaketha Marion McGregor
Psychology Today reveals that chores are a positive thing for kids due to several reasons. First of all, they learn how to do necessary tasks from an early age. Which means they won’t end up as forty-somethings who can’t even butter their own toast or do their own laundry. Secondly, children learn the importance of doing their bit for the family, and by extension, for their community. In other words, if your kid grows up to be functioning members of society, the world becomes a better place to live in. Thirdly, research shows that youngsters are happy when they help their loved ones. Sounds like a win-win situation for everyone involved.
What do you think about making kids do chores? How big do you think their allowance should be? Should more parents start doing what Shaketha did to instill the right values from an early age? For everyone’s sake, we hope that the United States’ economy holds strong and none of Shaketha’s kids have to be fired from their ‘jobs.’
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Bertha Garcia 6 years ago
I quiet like this, is not about cleaning the area but maintaining the area while reminding other to clean after themselves. This allows the children to feel like the chore wasn’t a chore to start with.
Jane Doe 6 years ago
I thought that was particularly good. This is not just about doing a chore and getting money. This is a well thought out plan to create thoughtful, functional adults who understand self reliance and personal responsibility.
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Ana B. 6 years ago
If I asked for an allowance or a new phone, my mother would laugh and then lecture me for a few hours...
Viviane Katz 6 years ago
Ask and ye shall receive a long and boring lecture. Been there, done that, and said, "Nope" when the 'rents once asked if there was anything I wanted to talk about. It sound too much like a trap ("I'm glad you brought that up, now listen to me, young lady--").
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FABULOUS1 6 years ago
I think this is great and she is teaching her kids responsibility. A coworker tried to compare the fact that i make my kids pay back money they borrow to the fact that her dad gives her whatever she wants. I gladly pointed out that if i have to get up and work for what I earn I am not just giving away my hard earned money. You borrow it you must pay it back, period. We try and teach my grandchildren the value of money and hard work. Finally got the oldest to realize that it is okay to save up for something special and you dont have to run out and spend every penny the moment you get it.
Hallie 6 years ago
Why isn't this done is schools? Seriously, why do we spend so much time teaching kids about things they will NEVER use (I'm fairly sure I've never needed to work out the hypotenuse of a triangle without a ruler) and not teaching them real life lessons like this??
Maci Mae 6 years ago
When I was in 5th grade, we did something very similar to this! Everyone in the class applied for a job, (teacher's assistant, sweeper, etc.). We were paid fake money which we could use to buy toys, candy, and school supplies at the classroom store, as well as at class auctions where students could bring in their own things to sell. We had to pay taxes and rent for our desks, lockers, cubbies. etc. There was even a class bank where we learned to write checks and deposit money! At one point, our teacher purposely increased the taxes and to an unfair amount to see what we would do, which led to my friend and I starting a "revolution" where a big group of students went on strike from our jobs and refused to pay rent or tax. We all had to sit on the floor and couldn't use our lockers or cubbies. Eventually we made a "constitution", which we all signed and gave to our teacher. This simulation taught me lessons about life that I still use four years later!
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Kayla Albert 6 years ago
I love this!! I know plenty of people who were either so spoiled they didn't have to butter their own toast or pay their bills and now the parents are annoyed that their still living at home on the parents dime! When/if they do move out they have no respect for anyone or anything and because everything was handed to them they get angry when it isn't! Then I know people that had to work with chores and get jobs at a young age and they are great hard working people!!
Bertha Garcia 6 years ago
I quiet like this, is not about cleaning the area but maintaining the area while reminding other to clean after themselves. This allows the children to feel like the chore wasn’t a chore to start with.
Jane Doe 6 years ago
I thought that was particularly good. This is not just about doing a chore and getting money. This is a well thought out plan to create thoughtful, functional adults who understand self reliance and personal responsibility.
Load More Replies... Ana B. 6 years ago
If I asked for an allowance or a new phone, my mother would laugh and then lecture me for a few hours...
Viviane Katz 6 years ago
Ask and ye shall receive a long and boring lecture. Been there, done that, and said, "Nope" when the 'rents once asked if there was anything I wanted to talk about. It sound too much like a trap ("I'm glad you brought that up, now listen to me, young lady--").
Load More Replies... FABULOUS1 6 years ago
I think this is great and she is teaching her kids responsibility. A coworker tried to compare the fact that i make my kids pay back money they borrow to the fact that her dad gives her whatever she wants. I gladly pointed out that if i have to get up and work for what I earn I am not just giving away my hard earned money. You borrow it you must pay it back, period. We try and teach my grandchildren the value of money and hard work. Finally got the oldest to realize that it is okay to save up for something special and you dont have to run out and spend every penny the moment you get it.
Hallie 6 years ago
Why isn't this done is schools? Seriously, why do we spend so much time teaching kids about things they will NEVER use (I'm fairly sure I've never needed to work out the hypotenuse of a triangle without a ruler) and not teaching them real life lessons like this??
Maci Mae 6 years ago
When I was in 5th grade, we did something very similar to this! Everyone in the class applied for a job, (teacher's assistant, sweeper, etc.). We were paid fake money which we could use to buy toys, candy, and school supplies at the classroom store, as well as at class auctions where students could bring in their own things to sell. We had to pay taxes and rent for our desks, lockers, cubbies. etc. There was even a class bank where we learned to write checks and deposit money! At one point, our teacher purposely increased the taxes and to an unfair amount to see what we would do, which led to my friend and I starting a "revolution" where a big group of students went on strike from our jobs and refused to pay rent or tax. We all had to sit on the floor and couldn't use our lockers or cubbies. Eventually we made a "constitution", which we all signed and gave to our teacher. This simulation taught me lessons about life that I still use four years later!
Load More Replies... Kayla Albert 6 years ago
I love this!! I know plenty of people who were either so spoiled they didn't have to butter their own toast or pay their bills and now the parents are annoyed that their still living at home on the parents dime! When/if they do move out they have no respect for anyone or anything and because everything was handed to them they get angry when it isn't! Then I know people that had to work with chores and get jobs at a young age and they are great hard working people!!
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