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In the same way, why are we dishing out monetary incentives to students for doing things which they should be doing – caring for others?
When a student realises that his charitable behaviour is “monetisable”, it is a thinking which he will carry into other areas of his life – at home, with friends, at work, in his community and in the larger society. In short, he – and the others who may receive the award each year – will set the stage for the tone of our nation in future, more so if these are top students or “future leaders”.
Next time a parent asks his or her child to do something which the child is supposed to do anyway – such as homework, or to behave, or to be kind to his siblings or friends, for example – he will turn around and asks his parent what reward they are willing to give him! In fact, this is already happening.
Instead of giving out the cash to students, perhaps MOE could tweak the scheme such that the reward which would be paid to the student is donated to a charity of the student’s choice. This way, students are taught selflessness and charity. A “Wall of Recognition” or a “Wall of Compassion” can be set up in the school where the names of the students can be listed to recognise the students’ altruism. Alternatively, have the student present the cheque to representatives of the charity of his choice at the charity itself or at the school.
- http://andrewlohhp.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/the-irony-in-moes-good-intentions/
When a student realises that his charitable behaviour is “monetisable”, it is a thinking which he will carry into other areas of his life – at home, with friends, at work, in his community and in the larger society. In short, he – and the others who may receive the award each year – will set the stage for the tone of our nation in future, more so if these are top students or “future leaders”.
Next time a parent asks his or her child to do something which the child is supposed to do anyway – such as homework, or to behave, or to be kind to his siblings or friends, for example – he will turn around and asks his parent what reward they are willing to give him! In fact, this is already happening.
Instead of giving out the cash to students, perhaps MOE could tweak the scheme such that the reward which would be paid to the student is donated to a charity of the student’s choice. This way, students are taught selflessness and charity. A “Wall of Recognition” or a “Wall of Compassion” can be set up in the school where the names of the students can be listed to recognise the students’ altruism. Alternatively, have the student present the cheque to representatives of the charity of his choice at the charity itself or at the school.
- http://andrewlohhp.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/the-irony-in-moes-good-intentions/
