Rewarding system for kids

'How do I make my child disciplined?' remains a nightmare for most of the parents. Apparently, with the media influences and peer pressure, it becomes a herculean task.

One most popular method parents adopt to inculcate discipline among their kids is the 'rewarding system'. But many times, it remains only a fruitless struggle. Here are some tips to parents to make it more effective..

Irrespective of whatever rewarding methods you follow, 'spot recognition' is a must. Be generous in appreciating your child as and when they do it right.

Follow a activity chart. Split up the activities , so that the child clearly understands the activity for which he/she earns points. Reward charts are available in shops but it is better to prepare a customized one yourself. Add points as and when they complete the activity. It does not serve the purpose , if it is delayed.

Based on the points, plan for a reward every week. If it is prolonged, the child will lose interest. Decide the reward based on your child's interest like a toy, taking out for a movie etc..

As kids get bored more quickly, keep revising the rewarding methods. Instead of a chart, follow a piggy bank and give a small amount every time they finish the task successfully. By this way, children get familiarized with currency. You can also ask them to count the money by giving them in lower denominations. This helps them in improving their maths.

As each child is unique, plan your rewarding method, rewards and frequency of rewarding according to it.

All the Best !

Update:

Our friends Dhivya and Hari implemented a rewarding system that worked out very well for them.

Their son, Pranhav's chart and certificate are below.

They implemented the same for their daughter as well and the results are below.

It's really good to see how much these kids had responded to this method! Simply great!

Congrats, Hari & Dhivya.