I taylored my chore points to each child...each point representing $.01. I have heard that a good starting point for children's allowance is $1.00 for every year of age. So I want my 5 year old to earn $5 (500 points)/week. That would come out to be about 70 points per day. Then I make the harder weekly jobs around 5 points, everyday toy pick up 1 point, and behavior items 3 points. Of course I expect a better job from my 12 year old and will give $12 (1200 points)/week and more points per chore. I also have more of a dicipline problem with the 12 year old, so I definitely give more points for behavior. This is the way I chose to do it, it took a little time to set everything up for my 3 children, but I just finished, and I hope it works and is worth the effort. Hope this helps a little. I am looking for some prize ideas though for my 12 year old. He doesn't like toys and is pretty spoiled as far as material things. I don't just want to offer money. If anyone has some good ideas that would help motivate him...let me know.