Some folks are anti-bribe. That’s totally cool… for some folks. I’m totally down with the bribery. After Cy was born, Cora Jane started potty training and Eli started speech class (best South OC speech therapist ever… I’ll fill you in later).
There was a lot going on.
I trucked on down to the Poo Poo Present store (aka The Dollar Tree) and spent $60. As in 60 things. I put everything on the bench in our entry so the kiddos could admire the loot. Everyday Cora Jane was accident free, she got to pick from the bench and everyday Eli did his speech homework 3 times (he had to earn it), he got to pick from the bench. Before the stuff was gone they were solid in their new routines. It worked.
Here’s the way I look at bribery…
They worked to earn their bribe. Just like my husband works to earn his paycheck. The promise of something good to come is a part of life. Like working hard in school means getting good grades. Being kind and gracious means having genuine friendships. Do a big project at work means a bigger bonus. It’s not like I’m giving them presents for every little thing.
You know, like putting on their shoes.
I give them a skittle for that… and only if I’m in a hurry…
Any thoughts on bribes???
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Kyla says
Just give it the PC term – INCENTIVES – then you’re golden. That’s how we roll over here.
Stephanie says
I’m all for bribes as long as the kid doesn’t get too expectant of it. Like extortion- they’ll start throwing fits on purpose if you don’t get them something because they were good while you shopped in the store.
Kendra says
Totally down for the bribes. But the Dollar tree? I.Must. go. Our current prize up for grabs is a video game for the mac. this could get expensive…
Eli's Lids says
LOL! We gotta save those gifts as bigger bribes… I mean incentives… like getting straight A’s. You just gave me a good idea though! A prize can be a new game on Brad’s iPhone… one of the free ones. They’ll never know!
I like to hit up the dollar tree and tell the kiddos they can pick anything in the store… they think it’s so cool.
Meghan says
I am right there with ya sista!
Down with the bribery I am.
I currently have a behavioral chart for my 4yo hooligan at preschool, if he gets so many stickers he gets a prize.
It works & I say if it aint broke don’t fix it!
Eli's Lids says
Oooo, I like that. “Behavioral chart” sounds way better than incentive or bribe…
samantha says
Im a super big fan of bribery. Works everytime!
Eli's Lids says
I tell anti-bribe people it’s an incentive!