Money problems

It is a tough decision. Like you, I feel that the kids will work the rest of their lives. So now they should play, learn about activities that interest them, etc. But at the same time money isn't unlimited.
What I started doing over the last few months, and you might be able to adapt for your own needs, is we gave up drinking things like juice, cold tea, etc. It saves us $35 a week. I take that $35 and put it in the "fun jar" and that money is what we use to do fun things: day trips, movies, go out for ice cream. Maybe you could do the same, but put a set amount in there for when she drives someone somewhere, babysits, does laundry?

Hugs,