Some parents offer their school-age children money for each high grade (mark) they get in school. Do you think this is a good idea? TPO 40 Q2

Some school-aged children are offered money by their parents for high scores gotten in exams. Money can inspire people sometimes. People supporting this method may also argue this can help children to develop the concept of money at an early age. However, as far as I am concerned, it is not good to offer pure material awards for high marks.

First of all, the stimulating effect of money is uncertain. Though adults are more concerned with money, school-age children may have different feelings about it. They usually feel playing with toys, friends and family are more attractive.

Besides, children should study out of interest instead of money. Only sincere likeness and devotedness can keep people walking further. Children should discover their favorite things and work on them. If they are encouraged by material rewards at an early age, they may lack the opportunity to explore different subjects out of interest. Parents who only give their children money are lazy and irresponsible. As parents, they have the duty to help children develop interests and overcome difficulties with study. They give up this responsibility by using money to inspire children, which is much more convenient.

Last but not least, children may develop an unhealthy concept of money. On the one hand, children need instructions on how to use money properly. Usually, parents giving money for high scores do not limit the ways of spending it, making children more likely to waste money. On the other, children may overvalue the importance of money, which is harmful in the long run. They may even do harmful things only to get more money, which is bad not only for them but also for the whole society.

In summary, I think it is not a good idea to inspire children with money. Parents should use other ways to develop children’s interests in studying.

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Some school-age children are offered money by their parents for high scores obtained in exams. People supporting this practice argue that money can inspire people. For example, people may work harder for a higher salary. Also, giving children money can help them develop money management skills at an early age. In my opinion, it is not good to offer pure material rewards for high marks for the following reasons.

First of all, the inspiring effect of money is uncertain. Though adults are concerned with money, children may have different feelings about it. Playing with toys, friends and family is usually more attractive than getting some money.

Moreover, children should study out of interest instead of money. Only sincere love for something can keep people digging deeper. Children should try to find out their favorite subjects in school, so that they can choose a suitable major in the university and prepare for the future career. Developing personal interests is a stepping stone to their future development and success. If they were encouraged by material rewards at an early age, they might lack the opportunity to explore different subjects out of interest. Parents who inspire their children with money are lazy and irresponsible, though it is convenient to do so. It is better for them to help children develop interests and overcome difficulties of studying, as this is helpful in the long run.

Last but not least, children may manage and view money improperly. On one hand, children need instructions on how to use money properly, like spending it on meaningful things. Usually, parents who give money for high scores do not limit the ways of spending it, making children more likely to waste money. On the other hand, children may overvalue the importance of money. They may feel that making money is the most important goal of life. As a result, they may work hard all day long to get more money when they grow up, neglecting family and friends.

In summary, I think it is not a good idea to incentivize children with money. Parents should use other ways to develop children’s interests in studying, like sharing interesting stories with them.

Some school-age children are offered money by their parents for high scores obtained in exams. People supporting this practice argue that money can inspire them. For example, people may work harder for a higher salary. Also, giving children money can help them develop money management skills at an early age. In my opinion, it is not good to offer pure material rewards for high marks because the effectiveness of such rewards is unknown. Besides, children are usually not self-restraint enough to manage money properly.

First of all, the inspiring effect of money is uncertain. Though adults are concerned with money, children may have different feelings about it. Playing with toys, friends and family are usually more attractive than getting some money.

Moreover, children should study out of their interests instead of money. Only sincere love for something can keep people digging deeper. Children should try to find out their favorite subjects in school so that they can choose a suitable major in the university and prepare for their future careers. Developing personal interests is a stepping stone to their future development and success. If children were encouraged by material rewards at an early age, they might lack the opportunity to explore different subjects out of interest. Parents who inspire their children with money are lazy and irresponsible, though it is convenient to do so. It is better for parents to help children develop interests and overcome difficulties of studying, as this is helpful in the long run.

Last but not least, children may manage and view money improperly. On one hand, children need instructions on how to use money properly, like spending it on meaningful things. Usually, parents who give money for high scores do not limit the ways of spending it, making children more likely to waste money. On the other hand, children may overvalue the importance of money. They may feel that making money is the most important goal in life. As a result, they may work hard all day long to get more money when they grow up, neglecting family and friends.

In summary, I think it is not a good idea to incentivize children with money. Parents should use other ways to develop children’s interests in studying, like sharing interesting stories with them.