It’s common for schools to reward students for achievements in sports and academics. Some schools reward kindness. What about perfect attendance? We asked some students the question. Here’s what some of them had to say.
It’s important to reward children for perfect attendance. A small reward can go a long way. When kids grow up and have a job, their paycheck will be their reward. Aren’t the adults in our lives proof that this encouragement works? Rewarding perfect attendance in school helps instill (逐渐灌输) this value in kids early on. And it adds to students’ sense of purpose. ——Sophia, 11
Kids don’t have much control over when they’re able to come to school. They can miss school because of illness or injury, or even a family vacation. Have you ever been absent from school, or late, and it was out of your control? The answer is probably yes. Kids should not be rewarded or penalized for things over which they have no control. If there has to be a reward for something, it should be for grades or paying attention in class. ——Mark, 11
Rewarding perfect attendance is a way to reinforce (加强) a great life skill. Kids should get into the habit of showing up every day. It will help them in the future, when they’re going to work. A reward system can also make students feel good about themselves, and encourage those who usually come in late to put in more effort to arrive on time. More time in school means more learning. ——Dhruvan, 10
Kids shouldn’t be rewarded for attendance. There are other measures to strive for perfect attendance. You won’t miss out on fun projects. And there are the little things: the jokes your teacher makes, and having classmates to talk to, and to work and laugh with. These things are reward enough. So don’t be sad if you don’t get an award for perfect attendance. ——Shreya, 9
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