Punished By Rewards

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes

by: Alfie Kohn

in: Educational Parenting

Summary:

The book critically examines the traditional use of rewards and incentives in schools, workplaces, and parenting, arguing that these practices can undermine intrinsic motivation and lead to a dependence on external validation. It presents evidence and arguments for why a shift towards more collaborative, compassionate, and intrinsically motivated environments can be more effective for learning and personal development.