02-07-2014, 08:57 AM
I don't think not getting a reward for not hitting a mark is negative reinforcement.
I wouldn't mind about my kid not getting pizza and soda, nor would I care if she decided to go enjoy the music or instead preferred to hang out with some B and C students doing something else.
If my kid was somehow hurt by not getting the food (doubtful), I'd explain the concept and how it works. If I knew she'd done her best and we were hungry, we could grab some pizza (and talk it over more, if necessary).
I wouldn't mind about my kid not getting pizza and soda, nor would I care if she decided to go enjoy the music or instead preferred to hang out with some B and C students doing something else.
If my kid was somehow hurt by not getting the food (doubtful), I'd explain the concept and how it works. If I knew she'd done her best and we were hungry, we could grab some pizza (and talk it over more, if necessary).