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Is it possible to “pay” a child for good grades: when pocket money is evil
22.02.2024 08:07
It is not so easy to motivate modern children, and the best tool in this regard is money.
Money can motivate a child to clean up their room, help around the house, and even study better. But is it worth “paying” for good grades?
Some parents themselves don't know whether this is a good idea or not. Let's try to figure it out.
Financial motivation is sometimes the last thing parents decide on, and it is also very easy to get a child interested in it.
But this is a simple and very ineffective method.
What is the mistake?
Firstly, the child begins to manipulate the parents, which does not contribute to healthy relationships.
Secondly, the line is erased that studying or helping parents is a child’s responsibility.
Thirdly, the child does not understand the value of the money received.
The option of promising to pay for a good grade in a quarter or at the end of the year is not considered a good one. The fact is that not all children are capable of making plans for such a long term.
How to do it right
It will not cause harm to pay for something that the child has done himself, that is, earned.
But you shouldn't use money as a tool for education.
If you switch to such a payment system, you should not forget about fines for bad grades. But in this case, there is a risk that one day the child will not only not want to study, but also to do something for free.
Previously we talked about how to raise a responsible child .
