The following is excerpted from an online article posted by Parents
Recent data from Greenlight, a debit card and financial app for kids, shows that a small share of parents are using chores to reinforce self-care habits, including reading, exercise, and skill-building. While traditional chores still dominate, these self-development related activities are beginning to appear as part of how some families are expanding their definition of chores.
“The premise of learning about someone else or escaping your life when you read is very reinforcing for some children. It is also one of the first things children master in their educational journey, which is a very exciting experience and hopefully encourages them to continue reading,” she explains. “When the child is now paid to read, they may limit the activity and associate it with making money, rather than reading itself.”
Parents might think that after initially boosting these behaviors with a monetary reward, kids will eventually make it a habit, says Emily Bly, PhD, CEO and clinical director at Psychology Partners Group. It’s possible, but it can be sending the wrong message.
Source: Parents
https://www.parents.com/parents-paying-kids-for-self-care-11901086