Truly most will find this to be a controversial book. Alfie Kohn seems to know that, and he relentlessly drives home his premise. To me it was a fairly repetitive book, yet, I can see why repetition is necessary. Many people will dismiss Kohn's premise out of hand, and that is a shame. People should take the time to carefully consider what he has to say. There is significant merit to it. Sometimes Alfie is a little too jaded and negative about people and how they do things, and that will contribute to an unnecessary loss of impact. Punished by Rewards will impact my thinking for years to come.
Book Review / Oct 4
Punished by Rewards
The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise and Other Bribes
By: Alfie Kohn
★★★★★
★★★★★
Book Review
Truly most will find this to be a controversial book. Alfie Kohn seems to know that, and he relentlessly drives home his premise. To me it was a fairly repetitive book, yet, I can see why repetition is necessary. Many people will dismiss Kohn's premise out of hand, and that is a shame. People should take the time to carefully consider what he has to say. There is significant merit to it. Sometimes Alfie is a little too jaded and negative about people and how they do things, and that will contribute to an unnecessary loss of impact. Punished by Rewards will impact my thinking for years to come.
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