Re: [LM_NET] Parental opposition to Book-It program

[Peggy Page <ppage@AIRCANOPY.NET>]

Terri Jeffrey states, "Perhaps we can educate parents that this is an 
incentive that might work for some kids and families, but not for all and 
help them think of other ways to celebrate their child's reading 
accomplishments." 

Why not suggest the parent make this a special night out with a child?  If 
one child in the family gets the pizza, but the others aren't eligible, then 
let Mom or Dad schedule a "date night" with that one child.  They get their 
pizza and time alone with a parent.  If the parent doesn't want to buy 
something to eat, they can pack a sack for themselves and go on a picnic of 
sorts. 

I would think that even if everyone goes to pick up the pizza and no one 
else gets a pizza, that would be an incentive for the others to work for one 
when it is their turn.

Peggy Page, Librarian
West Main Elem.
Lancaster, TX
ppage@aircanopy.net 

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