A mom wanted to teach her children an important lesson about earning money, that’s why she came up with a brilliant idea.
Because her kids kept asking for more pocket money, mother-of-three Shakethna Marion McGregor created a hiring event where they could apply for household chore ‘jobs.’
This way, the kids have to work for their money just like adults.
“So, my children continue to ask for a new cell phone, an allowance, and to go places,” she wrote on Facebook.
“Yesterday I told them I’ve heard their requests and that I’ll have a surprise for them today when they get home from school.
“SURPRISE!!! It’s a whole hiring event! (laughing emoji) If you want it, work for it, earn it! And yes, I also have an in home credit union lol #ThisMomMeansBusiness #IWonderWhoWillGetFiredFirst”
Her post received over 210,000 likes and more than 35,000 comments. It was also shared more than 130,000 times!
She added: “Here are the 3 jobs I used with my own children.
You can create your own list of things to fit your family needs. Or I can do it for you (I’ll charge because…kids cost money lol)”
One Facebook user commented: “This is the best thing I have seen all day! Her kids will understand the value of this exercise when they’re older.”
Another wrote: “I love it. Early training, managing responsibility, self esteem and some allowance. She’s my hero.”
A third said: “My 12 year old sister started her own little cleaning business at home. She charges for chores or if we want our room cleaned or laundry done!
“She saves up all the money she makes and can buy herself and her dog stuff. She also saved up to get her dog vaccinated.”
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