Perceived Threat

“I think your son risks becoming a social pariah.” Her tone betrays the rehearsal of this sentence. “Can you give me some specifics about that?” “We can discuss it at the conference, but I strongly recommend he see a neurologist.” I get off the phone, not bothering to tell her we’ve seen three neurologists. Obviously,… Continue reading Perceived Threat

Pay Your Kids for Chores

It’s a common debate now-a-days. Do kids get cash for chores or are they unpaid family responsibilities? Ron Lieber, the New York Times’ “Your Money” columnist and author of the new book The Opposite Of Spoiled, says don’t pay your kids for chores.  One reason? “According to Lieber’s philosophy, kids should look at chores just like… Continue reading Pay Your Kids for Chores