People do things when they are motivated. Escalating the motivation from "look! I got an A!" to "Look! I got $400!" is logical when you consider American culture hates intelligence but loves greed. In the end though you're still teaching kids to jump through hoops to get a carrot. Sit down. Be quiet. Trust Authority. Remember your place. Be a Jock, Nerd, Loser, Pick-a-clique. The kids who win in the end are the ones who some how learn to be passionate and self motivated despite school.
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People do things when they are motivated. Escalating the motivation from "look! I got an A!" to "Look! I got $400!" is logical when you consider American culture hates intelligence but loves greed. In the end though you're still teaching kids to jump through hoops to get a carrot. Sit down. Be quiet. Trust Authority. Remember your place. Be a Jock, Nerd, Loser, Pick-a-clique. The kids who win in the end are the ones who some how learn to be passionate and self motivated despite school.