Research is showing that in 11 million U.S. families, at least one parent has been married before - and one child in four will become a stepchild before he or she reaches the age of 18. The world is an exciting place. But it has its hustles and bustles. When I was a kid, my parents gave me a set weekly allowance, based on my age, not on what I did or did not do.
Some parents link payment to household chores.
And some simply give no allowance at all. You'll be friends again. You've told her to be nice, invite kids to your house, or offer to help them with homework. But none of these things have helped. You've tried everything, and you're at your wits' end.