Bribes, Rewards and Praise – what’s the difference and does it matter?
‘If you sit on the potty, you can have a Smartie.’ ‘Thank you for helping pack up the toys. Now we can go to the park.’ ‘I will get you the ice-cream now if you promise you will sit still in the doctor’s room.’ What is the difference between a bribe and a reward? A bribe is something offered before the task in order to get your child to…
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