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Paying teenager for good grades

mr_fegelien · 2020-10-14 09:35:56

I was wondering how common this is. I have cousins in the US who are in high school (equivalent of 3rd year). They have regular exams at the end of the month and if they get 5 A's or more, they get paid €50 by the school. I've also heard of parents paying teens to get good grades if the school doesn't. Do you think it's a…

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14-10-2020 10:35am

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I was wondering how common this is. I have cousins in the US who are in high school (equivalent of 3rd year). They have regular exams at the end of the month and if they get 5 A's or more, they get paid €50 by the school. I've also heard of parents paying teens to get good grades if the school doesn't.

Do you think it's a good idea? Some say it is because it motivates them to work hard for money, a useful skill to learn.

Others say it's wrong because teens are already being supported by their parents with housing, food, clothing, etc.. and they should just go out and get a job.

What do you think?

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#2 14-10-2020 10:40am
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Muricans...

Here, well get a few thanks on your post OP.

Would leaving cert students like it?

Ffs.

Well, I still rated it a poo thread.

Still most of a day to start a better thread,
and get better grade, rating feggy.

Good Lad.

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