Hi everyone,
I just noticed this thread and have always thought that reward plans/star charts were a good idea. But the other day I was looking on the Montessori Books website and I came across a book called "Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A'S, Praise, and Other Bribes" by Alfie Kohn.
"Do rewards motivate people?" asks Kohn. "Yes. They motivate people to get rewards." Thats what the back on the book says.
Has anyone read this book? I would be interesting in hearing if anyone has!
Thanks