About Parenting Teens: Grade Incentives That Are Not Monetary

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Back to School Summer with Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens As always, I hope this newsletter is finding you and yours happy and in good health. Grade Incentives That Are Not Monetary I was adding a few responses from parents to the Best Ways to Motivate Your Teen To Earn Good Grades in High School article when I came across a response that was more of a question. So, I thought I would ask you for your advice. Here is what the mom asked: "I have used the monetary reward system and it worked - until I lost my job. I am a single mom who has been unemployed for 16 months. My unemployment cut off 4 months ago and my savings was depleted even before that. Are there any ideas that do NOT involve money? I haven't been able to think of anything other than praise and encouragement. I no longer even have a car." My first thoughts are giving a privilege of maybe a later curfew or an extra hour of computer time. I also think that your teen could clue you into what they might like as an incentive, so don't forget to ask them. Please share your thoughts and advice in the comments area. Quiz: Is Your Teen Ready for College? Getting a college degree is one of the best goals a teen can have. It is, however, also one of the hardest goals to achieve. Is your teen ready to... Read more Water Fun Day with Teens Have you got a group of teens who are bored? Set up a water fun day! It is really easy, only five simple steps! My Teen's Favorite - or Most Creative - Snack Food Teens are known to have strong cravings for snack foods. I believe that is why the pizza industry does so well in any economy. Here parents share their stories of what their teen likes to snack on and how it became their favorite. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Parenting Help Parenting Teens Parenting a Teenager Defiant Teens Out of Control Teens Featured Articles Teen Crafts - Crafts, Projects and Ideas for Teens Parenting Questions and Answers for Parents of Teens Parenting Teens Ages and Stages College Information Family Life Education   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Get Your Teen into College Is your teen confident? Find out now! How to Raise a Drug-Free Teen Help Your Teen Handle Peer Pressure Learn to Talk to Your Teen in 5 Days Advertisement