Eco-friendly Ways to Reward Kids
March 11, 2008 by Peggy
To go along with Jennifer’s posts about raising green kids in a commercial culture, I thought it would be useful to discuss green rewards for kids.
When kids are rewarded with things, they may develop a longing for more things. No, I’m not a psychologist, or even a parent, but I’ve seen this happen several times. Plus, I was once a kid. : )
Children can learn to associate happiness with gifts and treats that are usually made of plastic and might require batteries. And worse, this habit of rewarding with toys teaches excessive consumerism. Yes, kids need toys, but maybe …read more