Question
Why does rewarding children with material prizes often diminish their interest in doing things?
Answer
Frequent material rewards may diminish children’s interest in the activities themselves. However, appropriate material incentives can stimulate their interest and make them understand the importance of hard work. But excessive material rewards may lead children to chase rewards alone, ignoring the value of the activities themselves. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, while giving material incentives, also educate children on the spirit of helping others for joy, so they understand that both material and spiritual rewards are beneficial. This not only helps children maintain their interest in things but also cultivates their correct outlook on life.