Last year, I started offering my teenagers $20 for every chapter they read of a book of my choice, but with the requirement they had to take notes and talk to me about it before they could get the money.

I know, I know… $20 per chapter?
That is ridiculous, right?

But I tell you what…
It’s the best money I’ve ever spent.

Hear me out. My teenagers are always asking for money, to get food with their friends, for the movies, to get hair and nails done before the dance, etc. It never ends.

But now, I say, “Sure, let me know when you’ve read a chapter.”

And yes, they roll their eyes at the idea, but about half an hour later, they come back with notes and talk to me about what they are learning, which leads to meaningful discussions.

IT’S AWESOME!!

Emilia is reading Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and Ivy is reading How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Both are almost 100-year-old books that are difficult to read at times but full of priceless wisdom that I now get to have discussions about with my girls.

IT’S A DREAM COME TRUE, because I get to talk to my kids about real important life stuff, and I’ve witnessed how it’s impacting them in positive ways.

So yeah, I bribe my kids to talk to me.
And it’s one of the best parenting decisions I’ve ever made.

Have you ever read a book that changed your life for the better?
What was it? (I’d love to add it to the Dad Will Pay Us If We Read This Library).

Until Tomorrow,
Cheers to you and yours