More than three in four children and teens under 17 (77%) feel their parents should give rewards for good grades, according to Northwestern Mutual Foundation. Six in 10 parents over 30 (60%) agree with this sentiment.
Children and teens are most likely to be motivated by “desired items” (33%) such as clothes, games, or an iPod, though one in four (27%) feel their parents’ encouragement is enough of an incentive. Students are less enthused over experiential incentives such as a “special dinner at a favorite restaurant” (11%) or a visit to a theme park or attraction (1%). [Education]
Source: Northwestern Mutual, Jean Towell, 720 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202; 800-323-7033; www.northwesternmutual.com.
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