Should Kids Get Paid To Do Chores Research Paper

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Should kids get paid to do chores?

Ron lieber, the New York Times personal finance columnist says “ an allowance is an essential teaching tool for young adults.” Most parents think that paying kids to do their chores is a financial issue and may cause making young children rich. Most kids think that getting paid to do their chores makes you have success later in life. Kids should get paid to do their chores because kids will learn how to manage their time better, being paid to do chores helps you be successful, and kids will learn about needs and wants.

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