As a student in college, I can recall certain times where my mom would give me twenty dollars or so for a "top mark" test or report card. Though it is a good way to get children to study, I feel that if it turns into an unhealthy habit, the child might not perform his or her best when not being rewarded with cash.
The parents who read this article seem to like the idea, or they do not. Some feel that it is dangerous, and some think that it scholarship money, not flat out cash.
Going into a deeper level, what are these young children going to do with 500 dollars they receive? Unless a check is made out to the parents, I feel the child can get into a lot of trouble, or even hurt.
I do not disagree with rewarding your child for their good grades, but honestly, I think this is pushing the limit, don't you think? A comment was made on this article that read: "This is something for parents. Once we get the state involved, soon it will be Washington involved. Next, they will be paid for essays that agree with the government positions. This can get dangerous." Is this person serious? Whose ever idea this was, I feel they are just trying to start brainwashing these innocent children at the youngest age they can, which I think is pathetic.
