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[quote=Anonymous]I've read Alfie Kohn, I've met Alfie Kohn. He doesn't abhor all extrinsic motivation--it's a useful tool for revving up motivation in instances where intrinsic motivation is lacking but ability or skill is not. E.g., going to the potty for potty-able kids. I can assure you at some point your child will intrinsically value the potty. So you can wait for that moment, or not. It's up to you. But, honestly, a little "treat" or reward for going to the potty is not going to make him dependent on rewards and treats for potty-peeing and -pooping for very long. You can do a funny potty dance instead of a treat, if you want. Or not, whatever. I can assure you that your cheerfulness, encouragement, and happiness when he demonstrates moments of potty success--an extrinsic motivation, too--is a-ok. It's not like you're a robotic treat-dispensing machine.[/quote]
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