No matter how old your child is, they need something fuzzy. Like a puppy.
See? Isn't it cute? Isn't it? It's FUZZY, and looks like my awesome dog. Depending on how old the kid is, you can put a puppy in a kids face, and they will get happy. THEYRE FUZZY! Fuzzy Balls of Fuzz surrounded by more Fuzzyness.
Away from the REALLY CUTE BALL OF FUZZ, it is your choice whether you pay your staff team or not, but I really don't think you should pay them. I know I wouldn't.
But it is your choice.
And, remember, FUZZBALL.