he's got me there

Jeremiah has been asking if he could get paid

for taking out the trash.

I always tell him the same thing,

"Taking out the trash is something you do 

because you are part of a family.

We don't get paid for being part of a family."

We do do 'allowances'

but it certainly isn't

payment for services rendered.

If it were - it would be pitiful wages.

And yes, allowances do increase as responsibility increases

but again, it isn't payment;

it's "thank-you".

And it's education.

And it seems to be working;

our kids are all good savers.

and givers.

(except for T - he's a spender, that one,

but he is a giver, too!)

When Jeremiah brought up the issue of payment yesterday,

I gave my standard answer

and then I asked him what he needed money for.

"Well. I need to start saving for my house, mostly."

He's got me there.....