lunch and put a few extra cookies in it since he has been doing his chores lately. Does anyone here ever reward their kid when they are keeping up on their chores and keeping their grades up? I know I do
2006-09-12 16:31:43 · 23 answers · asked by Hank 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
why do people call me MOM????? I am a male
2006-09-12 16:41:56 · update #1
You got a thumbs down because of the way you posted your question, I am sure. No putting cookies in his lunch is not a bad idea as long as weight is not an issue. Let him know it is for doing well in school or chores. Plus verbalize that you are proud of him for a job well done.
2006-09-12 16:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't sure where this question was going...not sure that cookies are a good reward what with so many kids packing on the extra pounds, but a reward system is always a good idea. A happy encouraging note would be just as pleasing.
2006-09-12 23:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by sasors 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I reward them but I ain't grabbing their lunch sacks, I reward them with extra privileges such as a movie on the weekend, a trip to the arcade, bowling with friends, my son is 13 and cookies wont cut it for him!! Your a Great Mom!
2006-09-12 23:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by stormy2u2001 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I sure do. My son is now 17 so his rewards tend to be money. He works hard helping me around here and caring for our dogs and puppies, so I feel he should be "paid" for that extra work.
Sometimes it is a 95.00 pair of tennis shoes (ouch) that I swore I would never buy, but when they go over the top to help out they deserve the extra special. Other times I give him cash.
And I ALWAYS thank him verbally for all he does. Things and money are nice, but a hug and a thank you go a long way too;-)
2006-09-12 23:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love rewarding my 14 year old daughter for her straight A's and helping around the house (especially when she unloads the dishwasher or does a load of laundry just because she noticed it needed to be done and not because I asked her to). She is amazing... :) She understands that we can't afford to reward her monetarily, but we allow her to help make the grown up decisions and we spend time with her whenever she wants it. We involve her in all aspects of our life, not just as a kid, but as a partner.
2006-09-12 23:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by b_friskey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol i had to read your question twice I'm a dork but that's a good way to reward a child give him extra treats in his lunch but he is 13 so why not extra allowance or TV time
2006-09-13 00:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by Moo moo I'm a chicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to go dad ...yes rewards are good lets the child know he is on the right track I applaude you .Keep up the great work
2006-09-12 23:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by angeleyes3605@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, if I hadn't read the rest of that question, you would have gotten a tongue lashing. Of course you reward good behavior. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It teaches the value of hard work and the smile on your child's face is a plus for you too!! Good going mom!!!
2006-09-12 23:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by Southern Lady 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I do. It will make them feel good about their accomplsihments. There is nothing like seeing your childs face glow when getting rewards for doing their chores, making good grades, etc. Way to go DAD!!!!LOL!!!!
2006-09-13 00:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teenager must be a teenager!He cannot be good all the time and you don't have to give any rewards because he will soon think that good behavior must be rewarded:"No rewards all the time - no good behavior".
2006-09-13 00:29:55 · answer #10 · answered by julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋