Parents (and some schools) have often given money for good grades as a tool to motivate their kids to do well in school. During my years as teacher and principal at several private schools, I’ve known about it happening at all levels, from kindergarten through high school. I heard rates that varied from $5 – $100 being offered by parents for kids earning A’s in a class.
Yes, you read that right. $100 per A, per semester!
Start calculating that out over 6 or 7 classes and it makes me want to go back to school. Seeing that I was a straight A student I would have made a killing.
Some parents I’ve heard have a higher standard that requires their child to get A’s in all classes in order to receive any money. The theory behind that approach is to develop a well-rounded child who excels in everything.
Neither of these options ever felt right to me. So early on my wife and I decided we would never give our kids money for good grades. Here’s our reasoning and what we chose to do instead.
unemployment, student loan repayments, or low salaries. And to many, the thought of planning for retirement seems so overwhelming, they just lock up and don’t move forward with any kind of plan. 
Weekends are a time to relax and have fun together as a family. Fun-filled weekends are a great way to bond and talk about our week. And the time together can help relieve us of our worries and to let go of the stress at work and school. 
For those that love to work with their hands, construction may be the career for you. As someone who worked construction for three years through college, I found it extremely rewarding. The people I worked with were great. And the skills I learned translated into adulthood, even though I didn’t pursue it as a career. I’ve been able to save thousands of dollars just doing my own handyman repairs around the house.
If you want to get rid of high-interest debt, the idea of debt consolidation can be all you need. Since home equity loans are available with minimal interest rates and long repayment schedules, these can be a great tool to use. 
Are you sick and tired of your job? Wish you could win the Mega-Millions Jackpot and escape to paradise, never to work again? If so, maybe some reflection and a new perspective is in order about your purpose from God.
She had just left basketball practice and was traveling at the legal speed on a country road. As she came up over a small hill and cars were stacked up four deep waiting for someone to turn left. She wasn’t on her phone but admittedly was a little tired from practice. By the time she realized what was happening in front of her, it was too late to brake in time. The truck she was driving rear-ended the last car in the line. The driver of that car had her foot slip off the brake and hit the accelerator, propelling her down into the ditch. On the way, she clipped the car in front of her.
Say “No” to them and it seems like you don’t care.