We do chores and kids get chore points. Those chore points can be traded for items (fun pencils, etc), privileges (electronic time - this is the only way my kids are allowed to use electronics, so if they don't have points, they can't use an electronic unless it's to complete schoolwork. They have learned that privileges are earned and if you don't help out around the house, you don't get extra "stuff"). You are expected to clean up after yourself, so cleaning one's room does not earn points. However, doing the garbage, emptying dishwasher, etc. earns points. I also will randomly give kindness points, if I see one of my kids being especially helpful or kind to others. The kids can also trade points for cash 10 points = one dollar, or they can trade points to be put in their investment account 8 points = one dollar, to help encourage the concept of saving.