We teach them to say please and thank you, to pick up their toys and to be nice to their friends. We have no problem catching them doing something wrong and reprimanding them for it. So we should also take the time to reward them when we see them doing something right. That s worth noticing and should definitely be acknowledged.
Rewards don t have to be expensive, they just have to feel good.
Sometimes all it takes is a pat on the back or a hug and high-five on a job well done. Sometimes it deserves ice cream or dinner out at their favorite place. And for those special occasions, splurging on that CD or video game they were saving up for can really reinforce the qualities in our kids that we want to see them take into adulthood. A student doesn't feel that police in schools help. You pay only shipping and handling.