Positive reinforcement is rewarding or reinforcing desirable behavior to increase the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated. As shown by previous research (e.g., DeLeon et al. 2001; Gardner et al. 2009; Schieltz et al. 2017b), the presentation of positive reinforcement can be sufficient for improving behavior maintained by negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement encourages children to try harder without punishment, shame, or humiliation.
Here are four benefits of positive reinforcement when raising your child:
1. Positive reinforcement develops a child's character
Young children who are encouraged to behave appropriately using positive reinforcement tend to show more positive results in terms of character development than children who are motivated out of fear of punishment. This approach compels children to exceed their expectations and go above and beyond in a good way. For example, if you ask your child to study for 20 minutes and before they sit down, you hug them and remind them that they are unique and smart, they may be inspired to review for 30 minutes. However, negative reinforcements like instilling fear of punishment tend to compel minimum effort from children so that they can avoid being punished. They may react by begrudgingly doing the task and start making minor mistakes because they fear being yelled at.
2. Positive reinforcement makes a child feel loved
Young children are usually unfamiliar with the concept of discipline and do not understand why parents make them behave in specific ways. This is the reason why, upon installing punishment on your child, they may feel unloved and that you want to hurt them, physically or verbally, for not behaving the way you want them to. Modeling emotional regulation and empathy to your child helps them to feel loved and cared for. This helps them feel more secure so that when they go to school and out into the world, they are more sure of who they are and don't seek love in the wrong places.
3. Positive reinforcement helps develop a child's self-esteem
Children who are confident and have healthy self-esteem are the ones who are more likely to be successful later in life. Think of the long-term effects of applying positive reinforcement in your life as a parent. By using positive reinforcement, we are making our children feel good about themselves, especially when they have done something right. Instead of feeling terrible and focusing on what they did wrong, they will realize that they are inherently good, mistakes are a part of learning, and as long as they don't give up, they will improve. No matter how small they are, teaching your child to feel good about their accomplishments and successes is essential.
4. Positive reinforcement makes you feel good as a parent
When you use a positive approach when instilling discipline, you will see a change in your child's behavior and attitude without making them feel bad or using mean words that your child will rehearse in their minds. This will help you to build a healthy relationship with your child because you make them feel safe and that even when they make mistakes, they can come to you, and you still accept them. This will make you someone they think they can trust, and you, in turn, will bask in the fulfillment of having a great relationship with your child.
Finding an approach or technique rewarding for children and parents is not always easy. If you haven't tried positive reinforcement yet, or you do it but not enough, now is the perfect time to see how it works wonders for you and your beloved child.
It's no secret that being a parent is one of the most demanding roles in the world, and if there's one challenging aspect of parenting, it's managing your child's behavior. However, try using positive reinforcement as often as possible. This has proven more effective than losing your temper, which can lead to you and your child feeling overwhelmed. Often, children want to make their parents happy and enjoy when they are proud of them. When you lead by example by controlling your emotions and pouring love, kindness, and acceptance into your child, they feel empowered, and you will more than likely get the results you are looking for.
In the comment section, let us know how you can apply positive reinforcement in your life as a parent!
Resources:
Schieltz, K.M., Wacker, D.P., Suess, A.N. et al. Evaluating the Effects of Positive Reinforcement, Instructional Strategies, and Negative Reinforcement on Problem Behavior and Academic Performance: an Experimental Analysis. J Dev Phys Disabil 32, 339–363 (2020).
Young Scholars Academy. (2020, January 9). Five benefits of positive reinforcement in raising children. Young Scholars Academy.
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Mgim is a dedicated member and E.L.A. teacher in the Solomon Tutoring Writing Team. She is a Psychology major and minoring in Sociology and Art Therapy. She enjoys reading, writing, and anything involving arts and crafts in her free time.
Tunisia Solomon, founder and C.E.O. of Solomon Tutoring, enjoys sharing educational tips to help students reach academic excellence. She believes anyone can achieve their dreams with access to the correct information, a growth mindset, belief in oneself, and "smart" work.
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