Unbelievable, but according to a new survey, 94% of parents bribe their kids to make them behave. Bribe them? To behave? What? Sorry, but when I was growing up you BEHAVED or their was CONSEQUENCES!
What about you?
Here are the Top 9 Reasons why parents bribe their kids:
- For finishing their chores. 66% of parents said they reward them for it in some way. (Allowance? Okay, I agree with this one.)
- For getting good grades, 60%. (I buy into this one too. Get it? “Buy”)
- For being good when you bring them shopping, 48%.
- Potty training, 44%.
- Eating everything on their plate, 31%.
- Finishing their homework, 28%.
- To make them stop crying, 18%.
- To make them stop fighting with their siblings, 18%.
- To get them to smile for a photo, 8%.
The survey also asked people what they bribe their kids with. The number one answer was an “experience”, like a trip to the zoo. Number two was something sweet, like a cookie, followed by toys, more TV time, a later bedtime, and money.
What do you think? Some work for me…..some don’t.
