I completely agree with the article written by Alfie Kohn. I think it is ridiculous that people would even consider paying children to learn. I think that it would teach kids to take short-cuts and that hard-work is no longer a way of our society. With our nation in as much debt as it is, doesn't it seem silly to give each $2 for every book they read! Come on congress, use your brains!
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I agree with the article that rewards and incentives don't always work in favor of the best interest of the child. However, I do think that the article generalized everyone and every situation in which rewards were used. If used in the right way teachers can incorporate learning and rewards in ways that will benefit the child.
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