Xero

I think that's a great idea. Sounds like you came up with a really great set up for him. Yeah, good grades are something you should expect of your kids, and it is their responsibility, but if there's any way to help them succeed I don't see why not. It's not like you're giving him ten bucks for one little paper or anything. It's just pocket change. And you're also teaching him to save up, and that when you save, you can get something big. When he's older, that skill will help him save for a car or college or something. So really you can't lose in this situation as far as I can see.

I just think that if you can find an easy and enjoyable way for your son to do better in school and with his studies, why not use it? If not that, you'd have to start forcing him to sit and study when he doesn't want to (which is fine, but can be stressful), and have his teachers watch him like hawks in school, which is also hard for a kid. If it were me I would definitely use this to encourage him.

It's a small price to pay to watch your child enjoy reading.

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