Hey everyone, I’ve been using positive reinforcement with my kids and it seems to work well in the short term. But I’m curious about the long-term impacts. Has anyone here looked into studies or have personal experiences with how this affects kids as they grow up? I’m wondering if it could potentially have any downsides we should be aware of. Thanks for any insights!
I’ve been wondering about this too. My 5-year-old lights up when I praise them for helping around the house. But sometimes I worry if I’m doing it too much.
Has anyone found a good balance? I’m curious how often you all use positive reinforcement and if you’ve noticed any changes as your kids got older.
Right now, I’m trying to mix it up between verbal praise, high fives, and sometimes small rewards. But I’m still figuring it out and would love to hear what’s worked for others in the long run.
I’ve been using positive reinforcement with my kids for years now. It’s been helpful, but it’s not a magic solution. My older one responds well to praise and gets motivated to do more chores. She even started making her own to-do lists without me asking.
My younger one needed a different approach. He likes earning points for tasks, which he can trade for screen time or small treats. It took some trial and error to find what worked for each kid.
Long-term, I’ve noticed they’re more willing to take on new challenges. They seem to have a ‘can-do’ attitude, which is great. But I also make sure they understand that not everything in life comes with a reward. It’s about finding a balance between encouragement and realistic expectations. 
Overall, positive reinforcement has been good for us. But every family is different, so it’s about finding what fits your situation.
I’ve been using positive reinforcement with my kids for several years now. They seem more confident and willing to tackle challenges on their own.
One thing I’ve noticed is they’re better at setting goals for themselves. My older one started making her own chore chart without me asking. She gets excited about checking things off.
My younger one used to struggle with reading but now asks to practice every night. I think the encouragement helped him see it as something fun rather than a chore.
It’s not perfect though. Sometimes they still need a nudge to do things they don’t want to. But overall, I feel like it’s helped them be more self-motivated as they’ve gotten older.
My kids respond well to praise, but I try not to overdo it. They seem more confident when taking on new challenges.
I’ve noticed they’re less afraid of failure and more willing to try things outside their comfort zone.
In our house, we’ve experimented with positive reinforcement for a few years now. It’s been interesting to see how my kid responds.
Generally, I’ve noticed more enthusiasm for tackling tasks around the house. The other day, my 11-year-old actually volunteered to help with laundry - that was new!
We try to keep things light and make chores feel like less of a burden. Sometimes we’ll race to see who can put away dishes faster. It’s not perfect, but it seems to be working okay so far.