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I'm raising my child to be independent. I pay her $2.70 a week for chores, and she has her own debit card.

Paying my child for chores has helped build confidence and financial habits. She gets to buy whatever she wants with her money.

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I'm raising my child to be independent. I pay her $2.70 a week for chores, and she has her own debit card.Paying my child for chores has helped build confidence and financial habits. She gets to buy whatever she wants with her money.
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