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Long-term Goals for Children
- Parents and teachers often want their children or students to be happy, ethical, creative, and lifelong learners.
- These goals rarely focus on material success or specific academic tasks, highlighting a common long-term vision for children.
Competition Undermines Learning and Ethics
- Grades and homework reduce children's intrinsic interest in learning and deep understanding.
- Using punitive measures and rewards can decrease ethical behavior and increase self-centeredness in children.
Avoid Rewards and Punishments
- Avoid using rewards and punishments as primary tools to control children's behavior.
- They produce short-term compliance but harm interest, quality of work, relationships, and long-term values.