Motivating kids with money is a crime. Kids should do chores, schoolwork, and responsibilites freely as members of the family. But is there another side to using money to motivate your kids? Could it build character too?
Why This Father Uses Money to Motivate His Kids:
"Some will throw rocks at me for this motivation method - money. I paid $1 for each day they attended martial arts training - which often amounted to $5 per week, $20/month, which was a lot of money for them while they were younger.
I do not overdo it, but I do use a financial "bribe" occasionally to get them moving ahead. What do they learn from it? They learn that if you do the right thing, you get rewarded with something that you really want." E.G. Sebastian
What's Good about Motivating Kids with Money?
1. Bribes are used to get kids to do something wrong. This dad uses money to help his kids do something good.
2. Using money to get kids do everything motivates kids to expect money or they won't do their part. This dad uses money only "occasionally."
3. Money can teach kids to save for what they really want which is a good thing and builds character. This is why this dad rewards his kids with money "occasionally."
Let us know what you think about Mr. Sebastian's motivation idea?
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