I am writing a report on this topic and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-12 12:50:57 · 13 answers · asked by georgia_gal461 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
When I tried the rewards route... my kids started to work it. To take advantage. When I changed to the punishment route, it was a bit of a shock to their system, but they have become much better behaved, and far more respectful. And the punishment does *not* have to be painful.
2006-09-12 12:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. A little praise goes a long way and helps children to learn what is good behaviour before the trials of punishment. Some people seem to pay more attention to negative behaviour and this can lead a child to exhibiting undesirable behaviour to gain the attention that goes along with it.
A child who is praised for all the good things, no matter how small, will be more confident, and more able to grasp the meaning of right and wrong when faced with the inevitable punishment for doing something wrong.
We all have to learn right from wrong, but it is easier if you know what is right in the first place. Positive communication is essential, they are right at the beginning of learning after all...
2006-09-12 13:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really varies from child to child, even in the same household. I have two children. One is motivated by rewards (stars on the calendar, praise, etc.). The other seems to be only motivated by the threat of punishment. There really is not hard and fast answer. The motivation of a child is SO individual that there aren't any general teaching methods for every one.
2006-09-12 12:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by tateronmycouch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children can be motivated either way. For example, if they see what their punishment will be for doing something wrong they will be motivated to go to the opposite way and choose not to do it. On the other hand, if children see that they will be rewarded for getting an A on their report card then they will be motivated to bust their butt to get that A. It all depends on how you look at the situation.
That's just my 2 cents though..............
GOoD LuCk on your report!
2006-09-12 12:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by KoShA` 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. If I get a 3.5 this semester I'll get a digital camera which is really motivating but if I'm late to class more than 9 times per class my letter grade drops which motivates me to go to class on time. So it really matters how good the reward is and how bad the punishment is.
2006-09-12 12:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lenesterrrr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think of all little ones learn from any kind, some issues paintings with some little ones and don't paintings with others. With that being reported, rewards may be utilized in many diverse counsel on a thank you to assist make stronger postive habit. yet punishment for undesirable habit is likewise very plenty needed besides. We continually did fairly some charts, the advantages became in keeping with risk greater television time, or get to video reveal a action picture of thier determination that night, or they have been given to %. what game we performed for game night. My youngest son became suffering in college so we set up a reward equipment for while he achied his objective for the week. yet he had consquences additionally if he did not attain his objective for the week . My challenge with figuring out to purchase them something, then they only do the habit many times till they get the object so which you should ought to save figuring out to purchase them something whenever you pick postive habit. yet i wouldn't in any respect reward with nutrition. nutrition then will become used and that they might ended up with a eating challenge or affiliate nutrition with solid ideas or solid habit.
2016-10-14 22:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say a lil bit of both.....If you do this you can have that..but if you don't you will be grounded......so you can offer a reward with the promise of a punishment should they not listen......always be telling them how good they are and when bad...not so down on them, but rather explain why they lost something and tell them they will do good next time and they are still good ppl.
2006-09-12 12:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by Firefly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some, yes.
For me, possibly.
Knowing that there is a reward if I work hard in school makes me -want- to work as hard as possible.
But I don't think this is right..
I think we should work hard because we WANT to learn and get a good education.
Some kids need motivation, though.
When they go out into the real world, no one is going to dangle a hundred dollar bill infront of them to get them off of the couch and to get a job, pay rent, and et cetera.
2006-09-12 12:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by tiffany! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rewards of course. Check out these 2 sites.
http://www.boystownpediatrics.org/ParentTips/consequences.asp
http://www.parentsjournal.com/section_two/RewardingGoodBehavior.html
2006-09-12 12:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by lisakay_tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REWARDS, and I am not talking cash, there are many ways to reward, praise is upper most in my mind!
Love is also a super motivator now that I think about it!
2006-09-12 12:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by True Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋