Punished by Rewards
If Punished by Rewards and No Contest by Alfie Kohn are two of my favorite books why haven't I posted about them before? Oh I know, because I'm lazy. But I do mention them in my article today at GNMParents.
Let me preface it by saying that a Scout leader’s job is very difficult. I have first hand knowledge of this fact because I did it for 10 months and hated just about every minute of it! I know, I'm terrible!
I think it would have been fun if it hadn’t just been way more than I could handle. Instead of the 5-6 boys that the guidelines suggest, we had two leaders trying to control 14 eight year olds who really just wanted to be running wild at every moment. We also had a handicapped boy who needed the full attention of one of us or else he wasn’t able to participate.
Don’t even get me started on planning activities and trying to keep track of all their achievements and awards! I know some people have the patience and skill for a job like that but I obviously do not. All Hail to you Scout Leaders out there!
Now go read my article!
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posted by The Lazy Organizer @ 7:50 AM
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Alfie Kohn is the keynote speaker for the Explosive Kids conference in Massachusetts this year. I don't know if you are near there, but thought you might like to know!
Mama Says
Guilty as charged. How to change? I love holding my family auctions. The kids participate with "mom's money" and bid on little items from the dollar store.
I thought I was just doing positive reinforcement, but now you are telling me it's punishment or bribery? Guess I knew it all along, but dang, it's fun.
yeah...I am checking out the book from the library, but maybe you could help me out with some real-world advice. How in the world do you teach a kid to do something without getting them to do it? e.g. punishment/reward? Help?? My guilt mechanisms are kicking in.
That is probably the job I fear being asked to do the most!
My husband just got called to scouts and it has been an eye opening experience.
Trying to teach our kids to learn and work hard just for the sake of personal growth is something we should all concentrate on.
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