Should Kids Be Bribed to Do Well in School?

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by DanaC

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.

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

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.