For many kids, it pays to help out around the house. Setting the table or making their bed could be a way to earn some cash. In a 2022 survey, 64 percent of parents said they give their children an allowance—but only if the kids earn it.
Some people think kids deserve to get paid for doing chores. They argue that paying kids to do their part shows them the value of hard work.
But some parents disagree. They think paying kids to do chores sends the wrong message. They say kids should learn to take responsibility by pitching in without expecting a reward.