What? More goals charts?

So... a far off vacation is hard for a child to work towards; hence, this weekly chart.

For each day that the children complete all of their goals, they earn $0.50 -Every two weeks, they get their "allowance" in cash. I have learned that it is much more effective with a tactile, tangible reward to equate the behavior with the positive consequences, instead of just "buying it for them on my card"... although, it is so much more of a pain!)

They no longer get money for doing chores- if they don't do their chorse, money just gets deducted from their over-all amount. (Which is why $0.25 is deducted on Tuesday. I am no longer going to be the "wet towel on floor nag".

So far, the kids have been extremely motivated. They make their own charts at the beginning of the week, they fill in their own bubbles, and don't have to be reminded of any goals. Oh, I wish I would have added so many more :)

The problem I forsee... one day they may realize that if they forget to brush their teeth in the morning, that there would be no point in completing any of the rest of the day's goals. Another one; they may realize that on a "hard" day (journal writing, preparing family night, and being reverent throughout all of church)... they may decide that it isn't worth $0.50 when they can easily get the money other days for less work.

So far, so good- so I won't tell if you don't tell. Besides, they are too sweet and obedient for that, right?... or they just want as much mula as possible. Yah, that's it.

For those of you who don't agree with rewarding behavior that you inherently expect... try rewarding yourself for a week of eating healthy and exercising everyday (no treats, though). It gives incentive to do your best and really work towards achievement... and then along the way it becomes a habit and a way of life. That's my philosophy anyhow; mine as well test it out and experiment on my kids! Hopefully, they won't be thirty calling me on the phone to send them some goodies for doing the dishes!