By: Marcy
Young children can not think abstractly. Their developmental stage keeps them in a reward and punishment mindset. Children under at least 13 see their behavior as “I have to do this, because this will...
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View ArticleBy: Livia Scott
You nailed it with “Bribing your kids is in essence begging them not to do something bad, and assuring them that if they can find it within themselves not to indulge in whatever bad behavior you’re...
View ArticleBy: Krista
As a mother of four (ages 7, 3.5, and twin 20 month olds), I don’t have time to BRIBE my children! They need to do as I ask. OR ELSE!! Seriously though, children in this day and age are extremely...
View ArticleBy: Kristen
Nice post. Your approach strikes me as thoughtful, sensitive, and respectful of your daughter’s intelligence/humanity. Plus– “I don’t give her candy or a special privilege or anything like that. I just...
View ArticleBy: Andrea
I’ve been doing the sticker chore chart thing for a while now (20 stickers gets a prize) Now my 4-year-old can’t grasp the idea of helping out just for the sake of contributing to our household (she...
View ArticleBy: mindy
Well said! Another great post!! “Praise makes a kid feel better than any sticker or cupcake can.” so true!
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