Most students in America do housework after school. Parents often ask their children to do something1or interesting at home. Also, they2their children to do something hard or boring. Parents would like to give their children some pocket money for their3. And the children can4the money by doing the housework.

    The former President Obama5that he gives his eight and eleven-year-old daughters Sasha and Malia just a dollar every week, 6they often set the table, wash the dishes and clean up their7at weekends. One dollar is little for the housework, but the two8are very happy to make their pocket money. They buy their favorite books or food with9. Obama hopes his daughters can10some money-management skills.