When Bribery Works
Monday, August 4, 2014
Labels: bribery / toddler discipline
I know the title of this post might scare some people off...bribery? Let me go ahead and say that I do NOT believe in using bribery as a parenting tool, other than in certain circumstances. I believe my children should make good choices because they are motivated by the inner peace that comes from doing right. I want their motivations to be God-centered. I want for my children to strive to be like Jesus and not to be doing something only to get a reward for doing it. I also am a firm believer in discipline and correction. How will my children be able to learn the right path if I don't correct them when they choose to do wrong? For example if we are at the store shopping I don't buy my children any prizes nor do I give them any treats for behaving well. They should behave well! It's expected and I will offer plenty of verbal praise and encouragement for making good choices, being big helpers, etc. However, if they misbehave while in the store they will have consequen...
