When word gets out that your kids do these things well, they'll be in demand. My daughter has learned when the malls have their juiciest sales. In the past, she would crave the newest sandal at the beginning of the season. I refused to shop that way, since all my shoes came from the discount stores. She recently bought a popular name-brand sandal for 20 per cent of the original price.
Children pinch that penny more tightly when they earned it themselves.
Once they have purchased an item, they take far better care of it. Krystal's shoes are stacked neatly on a special shelf in her closet with no urging from Mom or Dad. The whole income should never be spent. It's important for kids to save back a set percentage for the future. Americans are too accustomed to spending every bit of available income, then borrowing more via credit.