Jamica asked:
I have been thinking about how so many of my peers (mid 20’s) are just doing enough to get by in life. They aren’t striving for bigger and better. As long as their bills are paid and they have food/entertainment money- they are happy. Is this because our parents rewarded us when we did the basics rather than when we went above and beyond? Should parents start rewarding their kids only when they do more than what is expected of them?
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Every once in awhile, but not every time.
i don’t think kids should get rewarded unless they do something that deserves rewarding. what exactly merits a reward is up for the parents to decide.
I think kids need positive reinforcement. And yes, that does include when they do something that’s expected. What’s the harm in saying “wow! good job” when they finish chores or homework to your satisfaction? Or buying them a little treat? Making them feel good about the work they did so they’re motivated to do it just as good again.
If they aren’t motivated in the future i would think it would be because everything was handed to them while they were growing up, not because of them doing work and their parents giving too much positive reinforcement.
I believe that as a small child they should be rewarded for doing things. When they get older they should have chores around the house to earn an allowance. Some examples are mowing the lawn,doing the dishes, help cleaning the house things along that line. The reason I believe the allowance for chores is it will teach the child you have to do this to earn money. After High School if they go to college close they can live with you and not pay anything toward the house. If they join the work force they have to pay you some rent just like in real life. These are just my thoughts on this.
I think too many kids get too much for the bare minimum – computers, video game systems and new games, tvs in their room.. regardless of their grades and their responsibility. I think it’s ridiculous. We don’t set the bar high enough and kids get too much useless material stuff – whether its a reward or not.