On Track for Another Allowance
We've had another week of decent behavior, so it looks like Danielle is on track to be paid her allowance again this week.
This week, I'm trying something different. I'm going to pay her $7 in dollar coins, rather than in paper money, because I'm hoping that perhaps the weight of the coins in her pocket will give her a physical sensation of having money vs. no having it.
Danielle has been blowing her allowance just as soon as she gets it, and I'd like to discourage her from the habit. It's not that I mind her spending her money, since it is hers. I'd just like her to develop some better habits so she's not always out of money and complaining she's broke.
When I got some cash for Danielle's allowance, I got a roll of $1 coins. The new golden dollars look kind of cool, and in a pile they remind me of a pile of real gold. It made me feel rich to see them. The Susan B. Anthony dollars, though, look just like quarters. I'll have to make sure I point out the difference to Danielle, so she isn't accidentally shortchanged.