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Paying Kids for Good Grades Could Spell Trouble
Post Your Comments Published by Patrick Warholic on November 3, 2007 at 7:18 PM.
A plan by the New York City’s mayor and schools chancellor to pay fourth and fifth-graders for high test scores has prompted plenty of attention.
A blog written by "NYC public school parents", the authors note that the kids are holding out for higher compensation. Some students are even demanding retroactive pay for last years test scores. One mother recounts a conversation between her teenage son and his friends comparing rewards for good grades: a cell phone for straight A's, $20 per A, the latest video game station. Although these situations seem humorous, they highlight the serious problem with paying kids for grades. Once you start this trend you must continue to raise the stakes and once kids start to earn their own money, you lose leverage. A child psychologist points out that for a high achieving student, money doesn't matter. It's recommended that good grades should be rewarded with a hug, words of encouragement, or a spontaneous treat—anything but cash. That way kids learn the personal satisfaction that comes with a job well done.
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A blog written by "NYC public school parents", the authors note that the kids are holding out for higher compensation. Some students are even demanding retroactive pay for last years test scores. One mother recounts a conversation between her teenage son and his friends comparing rewards for good grades: a cell phone for straight A's, $20 per A, the latest video game station. Although these situations seem humorous, they highlight the serious problem with paying kids for grades. Once you start this trend you must continue to raise the stakes and once kids start to earn their own money, you lose leverage. A child psychologist points out that for a high achieving student, money doesn't matter. It's recommended that good grades should be rewarded with a hug, words of encouragement, or a spontaneous treat—anything but cash. That way kids learn the personal satisfaction that comes with a job well done.
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Our motto is to always "Do the Right Thing", starting with providing premier executive service to buyers and sellers of Folsom, Granite Bay, and El Dorado Hills luxury homes and land.
For more information from California Home Network visit Patrick Warholic, The Internet Home Marketing Specialist for free MLS Home and property searches, free real estate reports, information for sellers, information for buyers, and find out exactly what your home is worth with a free home valuation, with current up-to-date market information provided for you.
Learn how how you can be mortgage free in 8 to 11 years without re-financing. Ask for your free House Payment Free analysis.
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