Rewards and charts

A discussion of when rewards are or are not helpful to motivate kids: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_kids/2017/08/rewards_systems_for_kids_are_effective_if_you_use_them_correctly.html?wpsrc=newsletter_tis&sid=585044991e5603bd688b4586  

A new study published in PLOS Computational Biology finds that adolescents learn and respond better when their behavior is tied to seeking rewards, not avoiding punishments: http://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004953#abstract0 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3650696/Why-bribe-teenagers-Young-people-respond-better-rewards-punishments.html  

An interesting new kickstarter project involves a device that allows parents to restrict a specific devices’ internet speed  – so parents can use the internet connection as a reward for their teen’s behavior. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/vexbox-annoys-teenagers-doing-chores-5059947 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1282633724/the-vexbox-internet-throttle-for-parents