We have a chore/allowance system that has worked at our house for 8 years now. On each birthday the kids pick or are assigned a chore that meets their developmental level and they get paid a quarter for each chore/year. It works really well in two ways, first they are responsible for something and if it doesn't get done and I have to do the job for them, then they have to help me with one of my chores (I usually pick something icky like cleaning toilets to help them remember their own chore). Second, it teaches them about money management. They are allowed to spend the money as they wish which means sometimes I have to bite my tongue when they blow it on candy, but other times I get to watch as they realize they want something and are willing to save up to get it. As they got older we also said they needed to put some percentage of their allowance in the bank and some percentage to charity. Again they got to chose. My younger splits his evenly in thirds, the older does less to the bank and charity. If they want something other than at birthdays and Christmas, they have to pay for it themselves --this is very motivating. Here are our current chores: for the 12 year old: skim the pool, brush the dog, clean the pool tile, brush the pool, fill the bird feeders, clean the bathroom sinks, change the sheets on his bed, do all his homework, be ready on time for all sports activities, keep his room picked up and neat, clean shower, fold one load of laundry. For the 15 year old: set the table, feed the dog, homeowork, be ready on time for all sports, recycling out, empty all trash cans and take trash out to street, change sheets on his bed, clean up dog poo, sweep pateo, keep room neat, vaccum living room, wipe up table and counters after dinner, take recycling out to street. It built up gradually and they are learning importand skills of home care, money management and responsibility. It is a bit of work on mine and my husbands part some weeks to make sure it happens, especially when we first started. Sometimes there is a chore that they absolutely hate and maybe they can negotiate a swap with you or someone else, just like you and your spouse might pick a chore that you are better suited for. I think it is great that you are teaching your daughter to be responsible and helpful Remember that some day she will need to know how to do all sorts of things herself. We have the list of chores posted on the fridge with days each chore needs to be done. Good luck!