The “le•top Family” has been working on reducing our ‘carbon footprint’ – and we know that it all starts at home. Robyn, Assistant Credit Manager and mom, decided to combine 2 lessons into one – responsibility for our environment and financial independence!
Kira showing off her recycling earnings
Robyn decided that her 9 year old daughter Kira (a model since she was 6 months old!) was ready for a little more responsibility. According to Robyn, “Recycling is an important factor in helping the environment therefore it has become part of my family’s daily routine. Things we use everyday can be recycled and it doesn’t even take much! Kira has been practicing the 3-R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! My family and I have always used the recycling bin given by the city but never thought of turning some of the material in for cash. My husband and I made a deal with Kira; if she is responsible enough to take care of all the recycling, including rinsing out cans, jars, and bottles and placing them into the appropriate bins, then we will take her to the local recycling center to turn it in for cash. It’s a fun activity for her because not only is she saving the planet, she also gets to keep the cash all to herself. She’s making a difference and having fun at the same time!”
I thought this was an awesome way to motivate – and great for the environment! When my daughter Lilah is a bit older we will definitely utilize this idea. I have to admit…I do not love rinsing out everything – so why not give her a chance to earn some pocket money! By the way…would this count as an ‘allowance?’ Do parents still pay ‘allowances’ – or am I dating myself?
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