How can we motivate our children to work harder in school, in a sport or in practicing an instrument? Will the promise of a reward for practicing the piano help our child practice more? Or will the threat of punishment be more effective? When we try to motivate our children to work harder, we can often end up feeling frustrated by the results.
Understanding Internal Motivation
Ideas about motivation are changing as new research teases out some of the key elements. According to Daniel Pink’s latest book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, trying to motivate children using external rewards and punishment is a mistake. The secret for motivating children to high performance lies in allowing their own internal drives direct their behavior.
Pink describes three elements of true motivation:
(read the rest of the article at Priceless Parenting)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Protecting Kids From Social Media Harms
Social media can be a great way for kids to connect with friends, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. As parents there's...

-
You dream of your children growing up and making a positive impact on the world. The last thing you want is for your child to be responsible...
-
When your kids misbehave, how do you usually feel? Most parents report feeling angry, frustrated or embarrassed. When you're feeling ...
-
You are likely doing an excellent job teaching your kids to keep themselves physically healthy. You’ve taught them to wash their hands ...
No comments:
Post a Comment