“Money doesn’t grow on trees!” How many times have you tried to explain this to children who want and think they need the newest, trendiest products on the market? They believe your pocket is a direct line to the National Reserve Bank! The talk of money is one of those topics that ranks right up there with the uncomfortable subject of sex and makes parents writhe with just the thought of having to sit down and explain the “birds and the bees” of financial responsibility. Take a deep breath, exhale, and relax! Even though the money discussion seems taboo, it doesn’t need to bring on parental panic attacks. Free resources like MyJopChart.com allows parents to easily teach kids online the ABC’s of prosperity including Saving, Sharing and Spending!
My Job Chart’s free online chore chart helps parents with kids ages 5-16 implant strong work ethics without the struggle. Kids learn the value of a dollar by completing jobs assigned by mom and dad and earn points for tasks done correctly. Each point is worth a penny which may be banked in a savings account at a desired banking institute such as ING Direct, Bank of America, Citigroup, etc. Or, the accumulative points are able to be spent on family rewards, custom rewards, and retail rewards powered by Amazon. Another point exchange option is for children to Share points by donating to a worthwhile charity of their choice. Being able to contribute to their favorite cause teaches children the importance of sharing and also employs financial discernment. The whole process is simple to set up and extremely rewarding for parents and children.
How it Works
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Unfortunately, personal accountability and financial responsibility is not inherited and must be taught for children to grow into productive adults. My Job Chart is a fun way for parents to help teach children the valuable life skills they need to establish a positive work ethic. It motivates kids to be responsible and shows them the pleasure of being compensated for work well done.
Teaching The Fundamentals With My Job Chart
I set up a job chart for my son and daughter. My daughter is 15 and I blew it 10 years ago by not making her do any chores. My parents were very strict on me while I was a child and I vowed I would not impose the same type of stress on my children. I reckoned school alone was demanding enough and wanted her to concentrate on the importance of achieving good grades. However, what I did was create a kid who is academically a genius, but not able to withstand the responsibility of daily physical chores. This is a mistake a lot of parents make due to overcompensating for not wanting to fall into the same parenting steps of their mother and father. Indisputably, there needs to be a balance between allowing a child to be a kid, education, and teaching the fundamentals of becoming a highly motivated, self-sufficient individual who is able to work successfully at tasks demanded upon them. Yet, all is not lost and I discussed with my daughter about receiving money for chores completed on her chart. Once I told her she was no longer able to shake the money tree (meaning my husband) she wholeheartedly agreed, since there are oodles of items on Amazon she wants and now will earn. Nonetheless, I am not making the same mistake twice and my 4 year old son is being made to clean up his room, put away his toys after he is done using them, and getting an allowance for a job well done! Teaching a child about being financially responsible at an early age is much easier than waiting until they are a teen, but it is never too late! Thanks to My Job Chart’s easy to use, online chore chart and reward system, both my kids are learning to Save, Share and Spend responsibly!
It WORKS!
Maybe you have tried a chore system in the past and it failed miserably? Try giving My Job Chart a chance! The innovative program is very practical, customizable, kid-friendly, and it WORKS!
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great idea, kids need to know more about work and money.
Such important lessons for children – thank you for the great post!
Ok – this is a cool concept, especially since so many kids are online/computer savvy.
This is a really cool way to keep track of the chore chart. We didn’t have this when my kids were little, we had an old-fashioned hand made chart on posterboard! I think I like this better!
I am so amazed by this system. I’m just like u with my daughter who is 16. I never made her do chores and I am a single mom so our money tree is a little harder to shake but Ive always pushed education with her. I’m seriously thinking about using this chart. Great idea!
this would be nice,but looks complicated for me to set up
I am THRILLED to have come across this review! I am in the midst of starting a chart for my 4 year old, just purchased a piggy bank for her allowance. This “My Job Chart” is perfect to explain things further to her, excellent!
looks super confusing!
Actually, it is very easy to setup and the website is a cinch to navigate! I had my kids’ job charts ready to go within just a few minutes. Give it a try! There is nothing to lose, since it is completely free, and everything to gain!
Holy cow! I can’t believe someone didn’t think of this sooner!
This looks like a great program. I wish they had thought of it when I had kids at home.
I had chores and so did my daughter… and I do think it makes for a much better relationship not only now but later. This looks like a good system. When kids do chores it actually creates LESS stress.
Just what I need right now! My child has been bothering me for days about this toy that he wants, yet for some reason, the thought of making him earn it never entered my mind. Now, I know exactly what to do. Thanks!
This is a great way to track chores for kids, I love it!
This is so cool. Thanks for posting this!
great review! wonder if this chart system could be used for other things, as in, potty training or keeping track of newborns daily routines
This is a really neat idea and since my kids are so into technology might actually work better than the chart system I currently use that everyone ignore.
this sounds like a wonderful idea..my son just thinks we are supposed to give him money because he is our kid..I should not have to argue with him to do chores.
Nice, I love the layout they use. thanks for the info
Great Idea, i am going to try something similar at home!
This looks great! My boys are getting to the ages that we need some orginization! Thanks for the ideas!
This is an awesome way to track my kids chores…nice post!
you’re right money doesnt grow on trees!
As with so many of these ideas, it sounds good. However, it first requires a fairly large amount of attention from the parents to get it up and running and to make certain the child participates correctly. Then, the child has to really buy into it, and that is definitely not a given!
I really love this! Great review!
what a great tool! i have 5 children and i’m checking into this!
Great way to track chores and make life easier by organizing effectively.
We are struggling with setting up chores right now. I seriously need to check out that website.
Wow, I’m practically sold, but I want to divvy up chores between me and my son, hahaha! I want to relax on the weekends!!!
Love the idea!! Super exciting!!
Sounds like a great way to keep track of which chores have been done and need to be done.
Very important subject and often forgotten how important it really is, thanks for sharing.
I like the concept but it does look a little confusing.
I did some overcompensating of my own, this is a great idea and I will pass it along for my daughter for Ian. 🙂
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Love that this teaches responsibility! One of life’s most important lessons.
I love this!
I think this could be super helpful to my family and I actually want to use it. I think chores and early responsibility is so important.
This is very cool! I will definitely tell friends about this!
This is so much more advanced than the usual Chore/To Do list. It is much more modern, being able to go online, and are so many different catagories. No more placing a sticker or check mark and having to create a new chart. This is innovative and very useful. I would love this!
Kids and computer’s is the way to teach them. Thanks!
This is fantastic! I’ll even use this program in my preschool class – how organized and practical! I’m excited!
Good idea. Yes, children need to be taught things or they will never learn.
This a very good idea for instilling the value of work into children. Money earned has more meaning than an allowance
I’ll have to give this a chance, charts never work around here
Fantastic idea! I want my kids to learn to be self-sufficient!
VERY cool concept, my kids are awful at helping with anything, they are 14 & 16, but I still think it would be very beneficial! Thank you!
It’s like a very useful tool! They should tweak it to use cartoon & pictures for children who are to young to read .
What a neat and fun way to get kids involved in getting their chores done!
I love to stay organized and I love this!!! I am going to show it to my husband and get his thoughts! WOW
This is a great idea, I dont think we teach kids enough about financial responsibility and need to do more.