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Old 04-11-2010, 10:36 AM   #8
xoxoxoBruce
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Originally Posted by DanaC View Post
They grow up in a world where people are financially compensated for their time and efforts, but their own efforts are expected to be given freely.
There is a matter of that $100,000, or whatever it is these days, it costs to raise the average kid. Doing well in school is their job.

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble View Post
It's actually a nicely self-selecting group: the parents who don't want their kids to participate in such a bribery program are the parents who are already going to be doing a better job of raising their kids. The parents who think it's a great idea for their kid are the ones who aren't going to be doing a great job anyway, so for those kids it might very well be the most effective option.
There could also be a third group, parents that are doing a good job but struggling financially, or money hungry, that welcome any input.
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