9 Reasons Why Parents Bribe Their Kids

I would say every parent bribes their children at some point. I can remember potty training Caleb and every time he went on his "big boy potty" he got a Hot Wheels car. That was a bribe for sure! I still continue the bribes even now that he is 16-years-old!

What do you bribe your children with and why do you bribe them?

According to a new survey, 94% of parents bribe their kids to make them behave. I would have thought the number would have been 100% but 94% is pretty close to 100%!

Here are the top 9 reasons why:

1. For finishing their chores. 66% of parents said they reward them for it in some way.

2. 60% say for getting good grades.

3. 48% say for being good when you bring them shopping.

4. 44% say for potty training. (Hot Wheels!)

5. 31% say for eating everything on their plate.

6. 28% say for finishing their homework.

7. 18% say to make them stop crying.

8. 18% say to make them stop fighting with their siblings.

9.  8% say to get them to smile for a photo.

The survey also asked people what they bribe their children with and the number one answer was an "experience", like a trip to the zoo. Number two was something sweet, like a cookie, followed by toys, more TV time, a later bedtime, and money.

Do you bribe your children? What do you bribe them to do? And what is the reward you usually offer?

Source: PR Newswire