The shift from extrinsic motivation, the idea of receiving external rewards for our good actions and good behaviours, to intrinsic motivation, the ability to feel inside the good emotions and good feelings behind that same behaviour, happens gradually over the course of a child's life and even continues into adulthood in some situations.
Since it's hard for a child to understand exactly why it's important to tidy their play space, it's important to use concrete positive reinforcement when you want to help them complete chores and reach their goals.
Laurence Morency-Guay, psychology professor and founder of the Parent qui apprend platform, gives you all her advice for guiding your child through this shift toward intrinsic motivation.
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