Set a rate per job
Write it down: "Unloading the dishwasher = 15 minutes." A number on paper removes a lot of negotiating later.
House rules to set once
- A daily cap on earned minutes
- What happens to unspent minutes: carry over or reset
- What happens when an every-day job is skipped
- Payday: which day, and who adds it up
Track it in a minutes bank
A simple ledger of minutes earned and spent makes payday quick. The kit includes a screen minutes bank page alongside an allowance ledger, for families that mix both.
Hold a five-minute payday
Pick one day a week. Add up the chart together, pay out, and change one thing if something is not working.
FAQ
How many minutes should a chore earn?
Your call. Write one number per job so nobody has to negotiate.
Should unused screen time carry over?
Decide once: carry over or reset, and write it down.
Can we mix screen time and allowance?
Yes, as long as each job's value is written down.
Want the rest worked out for you?