Motivation

We don’t do allowances in our household. We teach people instead to put their kids on commission. That is: work, get paid - don’t work, don’t get paid. That’s very real world, and I’ve found 54-year-olds who don’t understand that as well as my four-year-olds have.
No, we don’t run Hitler’s boot camp for personal finance. But when children at various ages attain various levels of competency in household chores, and then I pay them for doing them, it gives me teachable moments with them.
Yes, children need to do some things around the household just because they are part of the family. But if you think paying a child is a bad thing, what you’ve missed out on is the moment for teaching saving, giving and spending wisely, as tied to a work ethic.
Motivation - giving of reason to act: the act of giving somebody a reason or incentive to do something
Enthusiasm - a feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or commitment that makes somebody want to do something, or something that causes such a feeling
Reason - a reason for doing something or behaving in a particular way
Psychology - forces determining behavior: the biological, emotional, cognitive, or social forces that activate and direct behavior
Synonyms: incentive, inspiration, drive, enthusiasm, impetus, stimulus, spur, impulse, driving force, provocation
Antonym: disincentive
Synonyms: motive, purpose, cause, rationale, aim, goal
Have you ever tried to lose weight?
What motivated you to start a diet?
Is it important to motivate children?
How do you motivate children?
Can some people destroy your motivation?
What is something a boss can do to motivate his workers?
How are you best motivated?
How do you motivate your friends?
Have you ever tried to quit smoking?
How do you define motivation?
What are some of the factors of motivation?
What part does motivation plays in effective teaching?
What is the role of motivation for slow learners?
What are three things that motivate you?
Do you feel motivated when you are at school?
Do you feel motivated when learning something new?
How would you describe motivation?
Does motivation affect learning?
In what way can we help people to increase their motivation?
Why do you study English?
What is the difference between internal and external motivation?
Do you find that motivated people are more successful than unmotivated people are?
What do you do to keep your motivation?
Do you have an English goal?
Is your goal specific, measurable, with a deadline?
How do you maintain your motivation when you fail?
Do you share goals and plans with others so that they will help you maintain your motivation and drive?