2007-01-23 00:21:53 · 28 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
children love getting praise and rewards when they achive anythink.
ive used reward charts when my children were younger two loved them and one didnt.
you have nothing to loss by giving it a go.
if your child had a favorite cartoon ect e.g bob the builder buy bob stickers to go on there chart.
you wont know if you dont try good luck.
2007-01-24 00:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by JANICE H 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES! If used correctly and adapted to suit the individual child. For it to work effectively you need to sit down with the child in question and agree on what needs to be done in order for the reward to be given . For example, when 5 stickers for good behaviour have been given then the child gets to watch their fave tv programme. The reward needs to be attainable and needs to be something that motivates the child.
2007-01-23 08:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, but don't make the mistake of not having consequences either. Rewards charts are great for positive reinforcement, however I still believe when my kids pull one of those nanny 911 moments, nothing works better then a good old fashioned spanking. The nanny need not come to our home, lol.
Good Luck
2007-01-23 09:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do!! You can use the chart for specific things like behaviour issues, bedtime tantrums. I think that if a child is encouraged and praised when they do good things like the chart does then you get a well balanced happy family!!
2007-01-23 08:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They work if done properly. You can't give in to emotional pleas or fits of rage. But if you reward good behaviour and take away rewards for bad behaviour then they soon get the idea.
2007-01-23 08:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Scar_of_David 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It worked for me as a child, and I have used them for many years as a Nanny, believe me the changes can be amazing, obviously you have to stick to the rules and not give in to the pleads and tears. Praise where praise is due.
Had a brilliant one for my son, and it worked a treat, 100 stars and you can have a kitten, he tried really hard and after a while the good behaviour became second nature.
2007-01-24 17:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lulu T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my brother used to wake up in the middle of the night and scream the house down....with a reward chart, in a matter of months, he stopped! :)
2007-01-24 14:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by Little Miss Helellena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defiantly but it has to be for something the child wants like a new toy car or doll depending on whether it is a boy or girl it is no good if the reward is something that the child frequently gets, my boys are 12 and 9 and Dr Who mad i have a deal with them that if they tidy their rooms or do some dusting or vacuuming they get a pack of Dr Who cards for helping me, now they are happy to help out with jobs not just to get the cards but to help me.. Hope that helps
2007-01-23 08:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do for my friend. Her daughter was becoming so badly behaved that instead of resorting to physical discipline she made up a reward chart for her and it works.
2007-01-23 08:27:39 · answer #9 · answered by ♫ ♥green heather butterfly♥ ♫ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They only work to get tempory obedience. I have used them as a teacher. They work for a few days and then the children turn into "reward junkies" and only comply to get the reward. Save you money! http://www.alfiekohn.org/parenting/tcags.htm
2007-01-23 14:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋