Why is it important to reward children's positive behaviour ?

Question

Why is it important to reward children's positive behavior ?

I need to find out why its so important PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Positive reinforcement is fairly important.. If you're only punishing for negative behaviors and not rewarding for positive behaviors then the child may develop a distorted view of cause and effect and it can result in the child acting out in a negative way to get attention because that's the only way they know how to get attention from their point of view. Positive reinforcement balances that out and tends to encourage seeking benefits rather than just avoiding negative consequences.. the child will know that doing something good will get them positive attention and will be more likely to do that than to act out to get the negative attention.

Answer 2

Kids like attention and it's better to give them attention when they are being good rather than being bad. They'll remember the attention they got when they were good last and hopefully do a repeat performance of their positive behavior.

Also the reward doesn't need to be something tied to money or an object. Giving the child a few extra minutes to stay up after their bed time, a choice of games they like to play or an extra bedtime story are good rewards. Praise and recognition is good too. Maybe a chart with stickers at the end of a week a special trip to the library or park is an inexpensive reward also.

Answer 3

it's the same thing principle as disciplining, you discipline your children because you are letting them know that they did something wrong and that they aren't to do it anymore. However when we reward them we show them that we are proud of their behaviour and achievements, and that this is the way they should act. It also makes them feel good when they know they did something that made us proud of them and in turn builds their self confidence. As well it then hopefully encourages more good behaviour because then they get positive attention rather then negative attention.

Answer 4

To hopefully reinforce that feeling of doing so well, that they keep up the good hard work and become successful. My Husband cannot tell his kids that they are doing great, hasn't doesn't. No matter how hard they tried it wasn't enough to get Dad to tell them he was happy they worked so hard. He would if I prodded him say "Ya thats fine" That is the extent of his vocabulary on that subject. However, this made it hard for all the kids, and I know there are a BZILLION parents out there that can't, or won't find the vocabulary to REWARD their kids for the good jobs they do do.....(of course when they do do that good job) Never fake it......they know the difference....

Answer 5

It encourages them to always want to do things the right way. They love praise, especially from you. You can reward with stickers or something as simple as a high five, just be consistent with it. Do a dance or something silly every time they do it right! All they want to do is make you happy, that is why you must encourage them! It puts a smile on your face and theirs!

Answer 6

To reinforce future behaviors, encourage their positiveS!!