When should your kids start paying for hanging out with their friends

My High Schooler said she and her friends are going to starbucks after their mid-terms.  I said OK.  She said she needs money.

I said, "Uuuhhhh, I don't have money."  She ran upstairs and got her money.

I finally said, "You know, it's time you start paying for your time with your friends."

She gave a sigh and said, "I know."

She walked out the door and I felt a little bad.  When do you make your kids use their money for activities?

Happy Thanksgiving 2012

As a kid, my Dad used to say to my 10 brothers and sisters and I, "Are your ready for turkey day? gooble, gooble, gooble! Are you ready for gooble, gooble day?" and then walk around the room acting like a turkey.  So today I ask my kids, are you ready for gooble, gooble day :)

Autumn Trees