Rewarding Kids for Good Behavior: A Bad Idea?

As parents, we’ve all been there: maybe it’s potty training or trying to get your child ready in time for school. Perhaps you’ve offered a little treat—a sticker, a cookie, or a trinket—for motivation. But what’s an appropriate reward? NYU Langone child psychologist Dr. Stephanie Wagner provides information about rewards and how to use them strategically and systematically to teach skills and modify behaviors.

[Sarge]

well i might be the odd one out here but it was always my assumption the reward for basic good behavior expected of anyone really was not being punished


rewards are still good though but reward them for effort not hitting the bare minimum

[philam]

During the first half of this presentation, I was looking for very specific examples. Too much generalizations. When it finally gave examples they were for older kids. I was looking for reward for terrible 2’s behavior modification. Toilet training, tantrums, etc.