It is o.k to reward grand children for their good report cards but also stress that the report card is for the good of the grandchild and plays a big role in the future of the child for education and in the professional world

I believe it is a positive to reward grandchildren for their good report cards. Both grandparents & parents have done that with my now 15 y.o. grandchild and he has constantly been on the honor roll. He has been studying filmmaking at the local college for the past three summers and attends high school in the winter. He has bought many of his own cameras for this, etc. It teaches them responsibility and the importance of education. After school, he will be paid the rest of his life for what he does, so why not start now? That's life. gippy

Yes. When my 4 year old grandson Ryder, came home with his Report Card from pre-K, I told him what a great Job and told him for doing so well that we would spend a special day at the Park. Just telling him, Great Job, put a big smile on his face.

Sherrie Nieves
Nanjemoy, Maryland

In years past,as a parent I paid for good grades, but have since SO changed my mind. As a teacher,that has maatured in my vision of the philosophy of education, I ask parents to not pay their children for good grades. Most children need time with their parents more than money. Basic needs are normally met, but time with Mom and Dad is needed to develop that bond of love, support, and respect for each other. Morals and values are passed on this way. Our chldren need this time. The education process is best taught by the parents. They are a child's first teacher. Enough teacher conferencing. Give children time, love, appreciation, and respect. They are just little people
that need big people and love is what it is all about.
TXMiMi

When I was a lottle girl growing up in the 50s and 60s money was such a treat to get.I was the youngest of 5 children from a blue collar family. My mother would reward me with a dollar bill for getting straight a(s) on my report card. I felt rich and I worked at getting them each 6 weeks---even on conduct and that was VERY hard for me to do :)). I also rewarded my 2 girls for good grades they made in school. The oldest one didn't care---she thought b(s) were fine, but it made the other one competive in her class which was a good thing. It got her into a great college. The oldest daughter focused on her music and was rewarded with a music scholarship to college. I now have a 4 year old granddaughter that will start pre-K this fall. I have not discussed with her parents if I can reward her for good grades with money. If they choose not to "let" me, I can always make it up in other ways---college fund---shopping spree---movies--etc. I want to contuine the challange my mother gave to me and I gave to my children.I hope my daughter will agree to let me but in the end---it will be their choice.