Scenario: Frazer - Always Helpful Doesn't Get A Sticker

[momotayeasmin]

Frazer
When Michelle picked up her son Frazer (3 years 6 months) from the Children’s Service she found him in tears. When she asked him why he was feeling upset Frazer told her he was the only one who didn't get a sticker for tidying up the room before afternoon tea. When she asked his Educators about his behaviour they told her that he was always helpful and polite. Michelle was puzzled and asked them why Frazer didn't get a sticker. The Educators replied that they only used them to encourage children who didn't usually help. Frazer didn't get one because he always helped.

Describe why this is an inappropriate use of concrete rewards?

This way The Educators used rewards to encourage children who didn't usually help. But Educators use social and concrete rewards to acknowledge and reward children’s efforts/work and/or their behaviour. if a parent is asking why Frazer didn't get a sticker she should be flexible a bit to change it and speak to their parents that next would be his turn rather than saying that used them to encourage children who didn't usually help. Because it make child upset & he will be discourage to do anything. Rewards must be used fairly.

Is it correct?

[Lorina]

Frazer who always helps may begin not helping in order for him to get a sticker since those only who don't help end up receiving it...

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Lorina