Why rewards and punishments don’t always work on kids
Relying on rewards and punishments to guide children's behaviour often backfires, hindering their understanding of right and wrong and reducing intrinsic motivation. Experts advocate for positive communication and clear boundaries instead. This approach fosters empathy and teaches children about natural consequences, addressing the root causes of behaviour rather than just the symptoms, promoting long-term development.
Relying on rewards and punishments to guide children's behaviour often backfires, hindering their understanding of right and wrong and reducing intrinsic motivation. Experts advocate for positive communication and clear boundaries instead. This approach fosters empathy and teaches children about natural consequences, addressing the root causes of behaviour rather than just the symptoms, promoting long-term development.
