Why Kids Shouldnt Get Paid For Chores

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I think kids shouldn’t get paid for chores. I don’t get paid for chores. Why should other kids? Earn your own money in a reasonable way. To get money kids should do thinks that are money worthy. Like walking your neighbors dog. I think this is an issue dealing with greedy people. Greedy people request chore money. Chores are appropriate to life to learn responsibility. Your parents don’t get paid. Why should you. I think kids shouldn’t get paid for chores, because adults aren’t paid, why should they? To learn responsibility? Well you better learn that without a bribe. Also if you want to learn how to manage money, get a real job. You could babysit, walk your neighbors dog, those are things that are appropriate to pay. In mom’s letter to Meagan

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