paying kids for good grades

objective Summary

Back in the day a good report card earned you a pat on the back, but now it could be money in your pocket. There has been a debate over whether cash incentives are a brilliant tool for hard-to-motivate students, or bribery that will destroy any chance of fostering a love for learning.

main claim

I believe that students should be payed for getting good grades, and it would be a great motivator for success.

money for good grades

• They will focus more on school
• They will have better behavior
• Save up money for college
• Can get what they want without begging

No cash for good grades

• It will discourage the purpose of learning
• Create competition or jealousy
• Negative motivation shift
• They will stop trying when they don't get paid
• Can cause parents to lose money

Works cited

Mathews, Jay. "Maybe It's Time to Consider Offering Students Money for Good Grades." Washington Post. 31 Mar. 2014: B.2. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 28 May. 2014


F, Mariah. "Should Students Get Paid For Good Grades?" Teen Ink. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 May 2014.

Mantell, Ruth. "What's an 'A' Worth?." Wall Street Journal. 17 Dec. 2012: R.4. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 28 May. 2014.

"Should You Pay Kids for Good Grades? - Netscape Home & Living." Should You Pay Kids for Good Grades? - Netscape Home & Living. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.