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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS asked if he could get $100 if he got all A's.  I said yes.  He has several learning disabilities so all A's is a huge challenge.  He ended up with A's and 2 B+.  We gave him $75.

Third kid.  First two kids never asked for this so they didn't get it.  Also NT. [/quote]

I know the thread has gone on since this post, but I think it's great. I think the difference is that the kid asked for it -- and it doesn't sound necessarily like it was in a materialistic way; more as a way for him to motivate himself. I have a kid with several learning disabilities, and I know that what often comes with that is ADHD (which mine has.) Kids with ADHD are especially primed for that dopamine reward!

But when, as OP said, "my kids aren't materialistic, I don't know what to give them," that's another thing. If I had gotten all As (which I never did, even though I worked hard), I would've been embarrassed to get money. Maybe even embarrassed to get a special dinner. I would've felt like the grades were their own reward, and my parents being happy for me was enough. Not trying to humble brag at all, just saying how it would've felt. Kids may be motivated by different things, though, and OP, I think your reading yours well. [/quote]

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