Earning an allowance through chores

: (Melissa Kaplan / Marketplace Money)

Some kids earn their allowance the hard way -- by working for it. Follow 8-year-old Xander around the house as he does chores for cash. Directed by Elizabeth Lord, Xander's mom.

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By John Lanza

From Los Angeles, CA, 11/16/2009

Very cute piece. I love the fact that she's providing an allowance for her eight-year-old, though I think parents should consider not tying allowance to chores. I've posted information about this on my blog, http://teachkidsmoney.blogspot.com.
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