Privileges for teens: how to set one up
Rewards that grow independence: later curfews, lifts, more say in family plans. Ages 13 to 17: steps, pitfalls and real point numbers.
Setting it up
- Agree the jobs they own outright, start to finish
- Tie privileges to reliability over a few weeks, not to single tasks
- Write the deal down together
- Review it every month
- Convert points into money for their save jar if they prefer
What to watch for
- Rewards that feel like bribes
- Privileges given and taken on a whim
- Rules that are different for siblings of the same age
The numbers at different ages
| Age | Points a week | A small reward | A big reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 125 | 20 points | 250 points |
| 15 | 125 | 20 points | 250 points |
From a typical week of jobs at each age, at 5 points for a daily job and 10 for a weekly one.
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Point numbers are worked out from a typical week of jobs at each age. The guide text is drafted with AI from these numbers and checked automatically before it is published.