

#137 Punishment & Rewards with Alfie Kohn
4 snips Oct 14, 2020
Alfie Kohn, an expert on parenting and education, joins Dr. Justin Coulson to discuss the problems with punishment and rewards in parenting. They emphasize the ineffectiveness of punishment in disciplining children and the negative effects it has on their moral, social, and intellectual development. They explore the importance of fostering intrinsic motivation and finding alternative methods of discipline, such as exploring the child's perspective, explaining the rationale, and empowering them to find a solution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Problems with Punishment and Rewards in Parenting
01:40 • 3min
Ineffectiveness of Punishment and Forced Apologies
04:53 • 1min
The Negative Effects of Punishment and Rewards on Children's Development
06:11 • 9min
Effective Discipline and the Problems of Punishment and Rewards
14:53 • 3min