How to motivate kids to study

Parents also need to help their children see that they can be successful in their academic and non-academic endeavours. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - A Singaporean mother offered her child a large cash reward to motivate her to work hard and do well for her International Baccalaureate diploma exams.

The girl studied hard, did well and was given the $3,000 promised.

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