#2 (permalink) Mon Dec 20, 2010 16:43 pm Re: Parents should give money to their children for their high marks at school. |
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From generation to generation, parents have always talked about whether they should give money as a reward when their children gain a better score. There is a growing tendency that parents nowadays prefer to give money to reward their children, rather than give some encouraging words. Personally speaking, I do agree with this ideal. Giving money to their children for their hard work has many benefits.
To begin with, giving money is a useful way to encourage them to keep on working hard. After earning money by hard work, they can buy many things they dream of. After children realize that through working hard and receiving high marks they can earn some money to buy toys or comic strips they want, they would try their best to study to get better grades. This is a virtuous cycle, which seems to work well. The children get better scores, receive the reward for their hard work. They are encouraged by the money, and continue to work hard. On the contrary, if parents just give some words as a reward, children may feel they do not get what they deserve. They still cannot buy toys or books they want to obtain. Maybe they become frustrated and do not work hard any more.
Second, giving money to children is not only a reward, but also a chance to build up their ability to manage money correctly. On the one hand, this can help children understand what the value of money is. After receiving the money, children become small capitalists. They have their own property. They know it is their hard work that makes them earn the money. No sweet without sweat. They can remember these words in their minds. This will help a lot in their future. For another thing, they can learn how to use the money. They should try to spend their money in the correct way. They may figure out what they really need and what they do not need. They build up a skill to spend money in a more efficient way. Children who do not receive money from their parents cannot build up these abilities. These children may be in adverse positions when they compete with children who learn the true meaning of money, and who have the ability to manage their money.
In summary, giving money to children for their high grades not only encourages their study, but also helps foster abilities necessary in the future. I really appreciate this behavior. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: More good work. Well done.
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