Reinforce Positive Behaviors

How to Use Positive Reinforcement without Bribery

The idea of bribery is a difficult concept to grasp. When does motivation become bribery? When are you “dangling the carrot” of incentive and when are you handing the carrot over in flat out bribery? Parents ask us this question everyday in response to the idea of using positive reinforcement. The mere mention of the phrase makes many people squirm in their chair. You are not alone if you have had this feeling. You are not alone with worries of “spoiling” or “bribing” your child.

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