The key is that it has to be something that motivates your child but it should
not be anything extravagant. Try holding off on something that your child normally
enjoys doing/having and then reintroduce it as way of a reward.
Rewards Inspirations- Positive Reinforcement
Material Rewards
Those include all those things that usually cost money, such as toys, CDs, clothes, outings, food, and money itself. Included in this category are also special privileges,
such as time on computer, being allowed to watch a video or television show. However if you get into the habit of always using material rewards, it may become very costly. Material rewards all the time will end up bigger demands from our children. Only use them when you feel its appropriate and make the reward in proportion to the task.
Social Rewards
These include your approval and attention. ( Hugs, kisses, words of praise, encouragement,
taking the time to notice that your child has done, using body language such as
your tone of voice or a smile, to show your child that you are pleased).
Those are the most powerful rewards. Use these rewards often. Especially when your child
is young, as they get older, material rewards become more appealing and behavior
become more difficult to change.
Intrinsic Rewards
These rewards are the satisfying feelings you child gets when he/she has done something right or well. They are not dependent on anyone else’s approval. You just feel good inside. Parents need to aim for intrinsic motivation in children. It’s a great
feeling for your kids to want to do the right things.
