Question

Essay on children should get punishment on doing wrong

Answer 1

I do agree that the idea of paying money to children to do their chores is alluring in the sense that it will incentivise students to complete their chores, thus indirectly succeeding in inculcating a sense of responsibility and self-awareness in them. However, I do not feel that this is the ideal way to introduce them to the work environment as they will grow up to work under the false pretext that every single minute spent doing something they might not find interesting or enjoyable is billable by the hour whereas these are simply basic and necessary tasks that they must be prepared to carry out as an adult. Lastly, I also feel that associating the concept of money for the completion of everyday tasks, such as washing dishes and cleaning your room, would set an unhealthy precedent of money being given out for basic tasks, not to mention how it would also lead to children developing a highly avaricious mentality, which will adversely affect them in all future endeavours. I also feel that this mindset would clash with the basic moral principle that all children are taught growing up — always be kind to others and do not engage in selfish and greedy acts, which would then place intense pressure on their psyche at such a young and impressionable age. Thus, on the whole, I do not believe that children should be paid money for doing their chores.