Q
Is it bad to bribe kids with food or screen time?
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Expert Answer
Frequent bribery teaches that basic expectations require external rewards and can create unhealthy relationships with food/screens. Occasional rewards are fine. Better approach: natural consequences, intrinsic motivation building, and privileges connected to responsibilities rather than bribes for basic behavior.
Key Insight
Frequent bribery teaches that basic expectations require external rewards and can create unhealthy relationships with food/screens.
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