Chores Question Title * 1. Should you pay your kids for the chores they do? Yes. Kids should get a weekly allowance for completing routine chores like setting the table and cleaning their room. Only if they are trying to earn money for a specific purchase. Occasionally, if the task goes above and beyond routine chores, like washing the car. Never. Chores are a part of being a family member and shouldn't come with a price tag. Done