Paid for good grades?

[Xenon]

What do you guys think?

Should students be paid money for achieving good grades in school? Do you think this acts as a motivational frightener and incentive, or is it simple bribary?

[spiraldoor]

The latter. But it is a good idea.

[Matyuv]

What happens if you get bad grades then?

[Tobbe]

My parents give me money if I get good grades, so I get paid anyway!

[Serza5]

Same. But it's a good idea anyway.

[Shawn]

I think it would be kind of stupid since some schools can't afford that, and the kids that don't get paid will feel worse than they already do with their bad grades.

Plus, if you want money: Wait till you're sixteen, get off the couch, and get a fucking job.

[foultzboyz]

I really don't think it's that good of an idea, to be honest. Where the money is all coming from is one question, plus how much (if it's very little it won't even be an incentive at all) they'd be getting. It is a little unfair to some students too. Some do try really hard and still only manage C's, while I blasted through grade school without any extra studying at all. Probably a little patronizing to those not getting anything (or less). And yes, many high school students will get a job anyways. Getting paid for grades doesn't put anything else on your resume, though getting a job in high school puts something usable there for the future and prepares them for adulthood.

[Shawn]

Yup, pretty much. Getting paid for good grades is a bad idea. If you want money to buy that game you've always wanted, or to go see Friday the 13th when it comes out, but are too young to get a real job: See if there's a paper rout available. Don't hold you're breath though.

[El Dango]

This would just mean more taxes.

[spiraldoor]

I get good grades and I never study at all

[Jona]

It shouldn't be money. One should be rewarded with a cake each time you get a grade of 8 out of 10 or higher.

[Shawn]

Nah. That would lead to more fat people with no confidence. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT JONA

[Reese Riverson]

Yeah, that idea would indeed be bad. As well as on taxes....

Perhaps some type of another reward would be better?

[Shawn]

Having good grades is an reward in it's own. As long as you're class isn't full of ass holes that need to be slapped several times and would pick on you for being smart, it feels great. You never get hounded by the teachers, you get to participate in more things, your parent don't hound you, and overall it's a great feeling.

PS: The kids in my class are the nicest people eva

[foultzboyz]

Yes. Any other kind of reward should only be at a parent's or teacher's discretion. Much else would probably mean more taxing, and more people complaining about what the tax money is funding.

[Jona]

Nah. That would lead to more fat people with no confidence. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT JONA

No, I want more fat people with confidence, because they'll not as much be outcasts anymore, and the ideal of being slim will be wiped out.

But if you insist, I'll change my idea. Only cakes for slim people (like me ) and a raw carrot or an apple of choice for fat ones.

[Xenon]

Discrimination!

Well, I tend to agree with the majority of you. It's a nice idea, but since the money could only come from taxes, it would eradicate a huge problem, especially during the wretched credit crunch business. Moreover getting positive grades (thus the ability to find good work) should be a reward on its own, and students should strive to achieve this. I know I did. Though... maybe some reward should be given aside money, I do like the idea of food prizes xD

[Shawn]

I have a question though: Where's the meat to this poll?

[Xenon]

Sounds to me like you're just using exactly what I said in your planets thread. Also sounds like you missed my point in it.

[Shawn]

You have too many points. Though I see what you're talking about. I'm just teasing ya, buddy.