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Bribing Children to Behave

Upper-Intermediate
the ARTICLE (for teachers)

Some parents call it a treat when they promise a child dessert if she finishes her Brussels sprouts. Other
parents call it a reward when they purchase a video game if a child does well on a test. Although harmless
terminology may be used to describe the action, promises of desserts, toys, or favors are bribes. Many parents
admit to caving in to their kids. They buy what previous generations simple demanded as appropriate behavior.
Parenting experts agree that rewards have a time and a place. But some parents have gone overboard. They
pay their children to brush their teeth, go to sleep early, or even score a few goals at a soccer tournament! This
may achieve results in the short term. But in the long term, children can become adults with an unreal viewpoint
on how the world works. They think, "What are you going to give me?"
In part, it's the fault of the modern world. Past generations didn't have as many material goods to offer their kids.
Parents are now busier than ever before, too, with both mom and dad juggling careers and parenting duties.
Frazzled, overworked, and overtired, many parents admit that they don't want another power struggle. With
each bribe, children demand more and more.
Of course, it's perfectly all right to reward children from time to time. The action should equal the reward, though.
It should also be used sparingly. Parents should instead explain that it's rewarding enough to do the thing. For
example, going to bed early will ensure that you feel well rested tomorrow. If that doesn't work, there's nothing
wrong with saying, "Because I said so!"
Teacher's Notes:
* Underlined words in red typeface are the recommended vocabulary for this lesson.
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Upper-Intermediate
WARM-UPS
Select one or all of the following warm-up activities.
1. Define: What does "bribe" mean? Can you use it in a sentence? Can you give examples?
2. Brainstorm: Brainstorm with a partner(s) words and ideas associated with "bribe" for 2 minutes. Spend
another 5 minutes or less discussing the words and ideas together.
3. Speculate: Write in the missing words for today's article title: "Bribing (
(
) to
)." Why did you choose these words for the blanks?
4. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

a. Most children are spoiled little monsters nowadays!
b. People should have to take a test before becoming parents.
c. It's perfectly all right to buy a child whatever he/she wants.
d. It's better to raise children in a large family, where grandparents or older siblings can help.
e. Spare the rod, spoil the child.
5. Dilemma: You went shopping with your son, and he has been misbehaving all day. Now he is screaming in
the middle of the shopping mall because he wants to buy a toy.
a. Would you take him to the toy store, but not buy anything?
b. Would you take him to the toy store, and buy him some thing small?
c. Would you take him to the toy store, and buy him anything he wants?
d. Would you spank him in the middle of the shopping mall, then buy him an ice cream on the way home?
e. Would you spank him in the middle of the shopping mall, then drag him home?
Why?

Upper-Intermediate
VOCABULARY
Select one of the following vocabulary acquisition activities.
1. Vocabulary match: Individually or in pairs/groups, match the words in column A (from the article) with the
best choice in column B.
a. purchase
b. terminology
q. give up
c. cave in
d. appropriate
s. too much
e. overboard
f. viewpoint
u. buy
g. fault
h. frazzle
w. guarantee
i.
sparing
y.
j.
ensure
z. word
r.
t.
v.
blame
careful
tired
x. proper
opinion
2. Fill in the Blanks: Fill in the blank with the correct word.
fault
viewpoint
frazzled
purchase
overboard
terminology
ensure
caving in
sparingly
appropriate
a. Other parents call it a reward when they (
) a video game if a child does well on a test.
b. Although harmless (
c. Many parents admit to (
) may be used to describe the action, promises of desserts are bribes.

) to their kids.
d. They buy what previous generations simple demanded as (

e. But some parents have gone (
).
f.
Children can become adults with an unreal (
) behavior.
) on how the world works.
g. In part, it's the (

) of the modern world.
h. (
), overworked, and overtired, many parents admit that they don't want another power struggle.
i.
It should also be used (
j.
For example, going to bed early will (
).
) that you feel well rested tomorrow.
3. Define: Define each word, correctly pronounce it, explain the meaning and/or usage, and offer an example
sentence to the class.
a. purchase
c.
cave in
b. terminology d. appropriate
e. overboard
g. fault
i.
sparing
f.
h. frazzle
j.
ensure
viewpoint

Upper-Intermediate
WORD RECOGNITION
1. Word Search: Find the target words (in bold). Time yourself, and see how many words you can find in three
minutes. In five minutes. In ten minutes.
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2. Target Word Pool: Find the target words (in bold) with their exact match. Time yourself, and see how many
words you can find in three minutes. In five minutes. In ten minutes.
fault
terminology
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viewpoint
ensure
viewpoints
terminological
frazzling
misappropriate
sparkle
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caving in
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overboard
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Upper-Intermediate
pre- or post-COMPREHENSION
1. Word Association: Brainstorm words associated with today's topic for two minutes. Present to the class.
2. Brainstorm Questions: Brainstorm questions that you would like to ask about today's topic. Answer the
questions without looking at the article.
3. True or False?: Guess (before the article) or answer (after the article) whether the sentence is true or false.
If false, correct the sentence.
a. If you give your child toys or desserts to go to bed, then you are bribing him.
b. According to the article, bribes give children an unrealistic view of the world.
T/F
T/F
c. Long ago, parents didn't bribe their children because they didn't have as many material goods.
d. It's never okay to reward children for good behavior.
T/F
e. "Because I said so!" is never an acceptable answer.
T/F
T/F
4. Questions: Answer the questions to check comprehension.

a. As described in the article, what is a bribe?
b. What happens if parents bribe their children?
c. According to the article, what are some reasons parents bribe their children nowadays?
d. When should parents give rewards?
e. Why is it okay to say, "Because I said so?"
5. Vocabulary: In pairs/groups, remember how the words were used in today's article.
a. purchase
c. caving in
b. terminology d. appropriate
e. overboard
g. fault
i. sparingly
f.
h. frazzled
j. ensure
viewpoint
6. Fragments: Remember how the fragments were used, and complete the sentence from today's article.
a. Some parents call it a treat when...
b. Parenting experts agree that...
c. Past generations didn't have...
d. Frazzled, overworked, and overtired, many parents...
e. If that doesn't work, there's nothing wrong with...

Upper-Intermediate
post-COMPREHENSION
1. Vocabulary: Circle any additional unknown words/phrases in the article. In pairs/groups, use your
dictionaries to understand the meanings. Present to the class.
2. Class Questions: Read through the article once more, and write down any questions that you would like to
discuss in pairs/groups or as a class. Discuss.
3. Summarize: Work with a partner to summarize the article in your own words.
4. Discuss: Talk about the following questions in pairs/groups. Remember to support your answers!
a. Did you like this article?
b. What was your general impression after reading this article?
c. Is this a problem in your country? If yes, please explain.
d. Do children behave better or worse than 10 years ago? 20 years ago? 50 years ago? Why?
e. Will children behave better or worse in 10 years? 20 years? 50 years? Why?
f. Were you a good or bad child? Why do you think so?
g. Have you ever (Would you ever) buy your child an ice cream just to make him/her behave?
h. What would you do if your child were misbehaving in the shopping mall?
i. What is the most difficult part about being a parent? Why?
j. What qualities does an excellent parent need? Why?
5. Role-play: Act out the following roles for 3-4 minutes, then answer the following questions with another
group: 1) What was the conclusion? 2) How did it compare to other groups? 3) Have you ever experienced
something similar? What happened?
a.
Mom: You usually give in to your daughter, and buy her toys or ice-cream. You think these are rewards,
not bribes. You aren't so sure about a bicycle.
b.
Dad: You are the strict parent. If you sometimes buy a toy as a reward, that's okay. But the reward
should definitely equal the reason.
c.
Daughter: Try to make your parents buy you a new bicycle. Use whatever reason or tactic to convince
both of them that you need one.
6. Google Search: Type "bribe" into Google news and read additional articles on this topic. Discuss or write an
essay about your findings.

Upper-Intermediate
STUDENT HANDOUT (the article)

parents call it a reward when they purchase a video game if a child does well on a test. Although harmless
terminology may be used to describe the action, promises of desserts, toys, or favors are bribes. Many parents
admit to caving in to their kids. They buy what previous generations simple demanded as appropriate behavior.
may achieve results in the short term. But in the long term, children can become adults with an unreal viewpoint
on how the world works. They think, "What are you going to give me?"
Parents are now busier than ever before, too, with both mom and dad juggling careers and parenting duties.
It should also be used sparingly. Parents should instead explain that it's rewarding enough to do the thing. For
example, going to bed early will ensure that you feel well rested tomorrow. If that doesn't work, there's nothing
wrong with saying, "Because I said so!"
Notes:

Upper-Intermediate
STUDENT HANDOUT (fill in the blank)

Fill in the blank with the correct word.
should
appropriate
promises
viewpoint
sparingly
terminology
purchase
more
overboard
fault
ensure
generations
parenting
caving in
frazzled

parents call it a reward when they (a. _______________) a video game if a child does well on a test.
Although harmless (b. _______________) may be used to describe the action, (c. _______________) of
desserts, toys, or favors are bribes. Many parents admit to (d. _______________) to their kids. They buy
what previous generations simple demanded as (e. _______________) behavior.
(f. _______________) experts agree that rewards have a time and a place. But some parents have gone
(g. _______________). They pay their children to brush their teeth, go to sleep early, or even score a few
goals at a soccer tournament! This may achieve results in the short term. But in the long term, children can
become adults with an unreal (h. _______________) on how the world works. They think, "What are you
going to give me?"
In part, it's the (i. _______________) of the modern world. Past (j. _______________) didn't have as many
material goods to offer their kids. Parents are now busier than ever before, too, with both mom and dad
juggling careers and parenting duties. (k. _______________), overworked, and overtired, many parents
admit that they don't want another power struggle. With each bribe, children demand (l. _______________)
and more.
Of course, it's perfectly all right to reward children from time to time. The action (m. _______________)
equal the reward, though. It should also be used (n. _______________). Parents should instead explain
that it's rewarding enough to do the thing. For example, going to bed early will (o. _______________) that
you feel well rested tomorrow. If that doesn't work, there's nothing wrong with saying, "Because I said so!"

Upper-Intermediate
STUDENT HANDOUT (extended listening)

Listen and fill in the missing sentences. Compare your answers with a partner, and
then listen once more.

parents call it a reward a) ______________________________________________________. Although
harmless terminology may be used to describe the action, promises of desserts, toys, or favors are bribes.
Many parents admit to caving in to their kids. They buy b) ___________________________________________
_____________.
may achieve results in the short term. But in the long term, children c) _________________________________
_________________. They think, "What are you going to give me?"
Parents are now busier than ever before, too, d) __________________________________________________.
It should also be used sparingly. Parents should e) ________________________________________________
_________. For example, going to bed early will ensure that you feel well rested tomorrow. If that doesn't work,
there's nothing wrong with saying, "Because I said so!"

Upper-Intermediate
STUDENT HANDOUT (notes)

Upper-Intermediate
ANSWER KEY
Vocabulary
1. Vocabulary Match:
2. Fill in the Blanks:
a.
f.
a.
purchase
f.
viewpoint
b.
g.
b.
terminology
g.
fault
c.
h.
c.
caving in
h.
frazzled
d.
i.
d.
appropriate
i.
sparingly
e.
j.
e.
overboard
j.
ensure
pre- or post-Comprehension
1. True or False:
2. Fragments:
a.
a.
they promise a child dessert if she finishes her Brussels sprouts.
b.
b.
rewards have a time and a place.
c.
c.
as many material goods to offer their kids.
d.
d.
admit that they don't want another power struggle.
e.
e.
saying, "Because I said so!"
Student Handout
1. Fill in the Blanks
a.
purchase
i.
fault
b.
terminology
j.
generations
c.
promises
k.
Frazzled
d.
caving in
l.
more
e.
appropriate
m.
should
f.
Parenting
n.
sparingly
g.
overboard
o.
ensure
h.
viewpoint
2. Extended Listening
a.
when they purchase a video game if a child does well on a test
b.
what previous generations simple demanded as appropriate behavior
c.
can become adults with an unreal viewpoint on how the world works
d.
with both mom and dad juggling careers and parenting duties
e.
instead explain that it's rewarding enough to do the thing

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the ARTICLE (for teachers)

Bribing Children to Behave

4. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Bribing Children to Behave

) may be used to describe the action, promises of desserts are bribes.

d. They buy what previous generations simple demanded as (

Children can become adults with an unreal (

) on how the world works.

g. In part, it's the (

It should also be used (

For example, going to bed early will (

Bribing Children to Behave

Bribing Children to Behave

e. "Because I said so!" is never an acceptable answer.

4. Questions: Answer the questions to check comprehension.

Bribing Children to Behave

Bribing Children to Behave

STUDENT HANDOUT (the article)

Bribing Children to Behave

STUDENT HANDOUT (fill in the blank)

Bribing Children to Behave

Bribing Children to Behave

STUDENT HANDOUT (extended listening)

Bribing Children to Behave

Bribing Children to Behave

STUDENT HANDOUT (notes)

Bribing Children to Behave

2. Fill in the Blanks:

they promise a child dessert if she finishes her Brussels sprouts.

rewards have a time and a place.

as many material goods to offer their kids.

admit that they don't want another power struggle.

saying, "Because I said so!"

when they purchase a video game if a child does well on a test

what previous generations simple demanded as appropriate behavior

instead explain that it's rewarding enough to do the thing

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