The reason you passed the exam is because of your father's financial strength and your mother's insanity３

"It's easy to kill the upper echelons, but that would only change the heads without bringing about true transformation. Such an approach won't inspire anyone to follow.

That's why I chose education. I want to cultivate strong, intelligent companions."

These are the words of Satoru Gojo from "Jujutsu Kaisen."

"Is giving children rewards right or wrong?"

What are your thoughts?

☆ External incentives: rewards

★ Internal incentives: enjoying studying

In economics, giving rewards to children is referred to as "external incentives," while in psychology, it’s known as "extrinsic motivation." Many educators, psychologists, and parents conclude that using "external incentives" in education may lead children to study in the short term, but it can stifle their intrinsic interest and curiosity, which is considered more important.

Indeed, there are many examples where "external incentives" seem to overshadow "internal incentives."

★ When money was offered to blood donors, the number of donors decreased. ★ When high school students were promised rewards based on the amount they collected for charity, the total donations dropped.

Once the "external incentive" of money was introduced, the internal motivation to contribute to society through blood donation or charity was lost. Similarly, if giving rewards leads to children losing their enjoyment of studying, it would be wise to stop offering them.

However, a study by Harvard’s Frey found no statistically significant difference in intrinsic motivation between children who received rewards and those who did not.

In other words, rewards did not diminish children's enjoyment of studying.

"Is it right or wrong to give money as a reward?"

Many might feel resistant to offering money as a reward. I believe that if done thoughtfully regarding the amount and method, money can be an appropriate reward.

A survey by Harvard found that children who received money as a reward showed the following traits:

☆ They became less likely to waste money. ☆ They started saving. ☆ They reduced spending on entertainment, clothing, and food.

Children rewarded with money began to manage their finances more prudently. Of course, this requires parental involvement. By setting up savings accounts and teaching them budgeting alongside rewards, children can learn the value of money and the importance of saving.