[mtsmithhn]

How does that work when you want to buy them an expensive item like a bicycle, segway, computer etc. that would take them too long to save up for?

[jack-r-abbit]

We don't buy them stuff like that just because they ask for it. Bikes, Kindle, DS, iPod, etc are birthday and Christmas presents. We don't charge them for presents. For the most part, if there is something we think they need, you provide it. It is a loose system. It has been pretty effective in shutting down the classic "child begging endlessly to get something at the store" problem. There is usually one of two responses: "Save up for it" or "Did you bring your money?"