I love this quote. Whenever I talk with parents, especially when it comes to challenging behaviors, I tell them about reward charts. It surprises me every time when I hear parents say "I don't want my child to associate good behavior with material things." I always talk to them and tell them that rewards should be quality time spend together such as going to the playground or choosing dinner rather than buying them something. I often find myself explaining to the parents that spending time with their children is more important to them than buying them toys. I think it is funny when they come back to me a few weeks later telling me how much difference they see in their child after spending quality time with them. It is just as Evans says children will remember you for cherishing them rather than for what you bought them.
TaShana...great quote and very much true. I definitely believe this quote to be true because I can remember the lessons from my mom more than I can remember any of the toys or items that I received.
Anna, I completely agree because I hear the same thing in my classroom about not wanting to spoil a child to assist with improving behavior. I try to explain to my parents that rewards can be as simple as allowing the child to decide the family entertainment or even deciding the family meal for the night. It doesn't always have to be something expensive.
I love this quote. Whenever I talk with parents, especially when it comes to challenging behaviors, I tell them about reward charts. It surprises me every time when I hear parents say "I don't want my child to associate good behavior with material things." I always talk to them and tell them that rewards should be quality time spend together such as going to the playground or choosing dinner rather than buying them something. I often find myself explaining to the parents that spending time with their children is more important to them than buying them toys. I think it is funny when they come back to me a few weeks later telling me how much difference they see in their child after spending quality time with them. It is just as Evans says children will remember you for cherishing them rather than for what you bought them.
ReplyDeleteTaShana...great quote and very much true. I definitely believe this quote to be true because I can remember the lessons from my mom more than I can remember any of the toys or items that I received.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I completely agree because I hear the same thing in my classroom about not wanting to spoil a child to assist with improving behavior. I try to explain to my parents that rewards can be as simple as allowing the child to decide the family entertainment or even deciding the family meal for the night. It doesn't always have to be something expensive.
Great post TaShana! I can't wait to read more.