Parents sometimes struggle with the idea of whether to reward their child's studies with pocket money.
On the one hand, if it helps solve the problem with academic performance, then why not. But on the other hand, even a well-established mechanism fails one day.
So is it worth paying your child to study well?
Arguments for
1. The child has a range of responsibilities that he must perform independently. It is better not to give money for this.
But other chores and duties (so-called overtime) around the house or in the garden are at the discretion of the parents.
2. This is the fastest way to reach an agreement with anyone about anything – give money. There is nothing to hide – money motivates, organizes and can help achieve a goal.
3. Another important point is that money disciplines, since you can set rules that provide both rewards and penalties.
Arguments against
But this advice is worth listening to.
First, instead of healthy relationships and fulfilling one's responsibilities, the family turns into an institution with market relations. With such success, children may begin to bargain.
That is, with an unhealthy approach, children can forget the word “duty”.
Secondly, don't forget that one day the money your child is paid at home will seem like crumbs.
Thirdly, the worst thing is that it may happen that the child will have no other interest besides financial support.
He will not try to gain knowledge, will not take care of pets, will not help his parents simply out of a sense of duty.
Earlier we talked about what you need to explain to a child before he or she is 10 years old.
