Parents don't usually agree with each other on how to educate their children. Some think "corporal punishment" can be pretty effective whereas others claim only love is the cure-all. When it comes to how to get children to do some household chores, money can be considered to be a reward or a bribe. So, let's talk about "a reward or a bribe" today. Think about the following questions beforehand and feel free to share your opinions with us in class.
Q1: What motivates you to work hard?
-achievement
-recognition
-responsibility
-advancement or promotion
-the work itself
-potential for personal growth
-corporate culture
-pay
-job security
-working conditions
-organizational policies
-interpersonal relationship with peers, superiors, and subordinates
-company future
Q2: Why do some people work hard whereas others do as little as possible?
Q3: In your house, who does the following tasks?
-cleaning the house
-cleaning the rooms
-do the laundry
-do the dishes
-set the table
-make the bed
-do grocery shopping
-take out the trash
-mop the floor
-sweep the floor
-vacuum the floor
-water flowers
-mow the lawn
Q4: Do you think children should do some of the tasks above? Why or why not?
Q5: When you were a child, did you do any of the tasks? How did your parents motivate you to do them?
Q6: Do you think corporal punishment can be an effective way to educate children?
Q7: Which of the following opinions do you agree on?
-Children should do some things for free, like cleaning their own room. But they should be paid to do their tasks like washing dishes.
-Parents should pay their children to do housework. And that should be the only money they get. That way, they learn to be responsible.
-Helping around the house is something children have to do. They shouldn’t get paid for it.
-Paying the children to do housework is a bribe. Don’t do it. They’ll start asking for money for everything.
-Giving money for doing housework is a reward. Children need rewards for doing things.
-Others
Q8: Read the following article and summarize it.
Q9: What is your suggestion for Kimo and Makana?
If you have any questions, let me know. See you in class at 9:00 p.m. on May 2.
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