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The Reward Trap
Why Rewards Backfire and the Real Science of Motivating Kids
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Avoid the hidden trap of rewards and raise confident, self-motivated kids with revolutionary, science-based parenting strategies from international sensation Dr. Özgür Bolat.
Every loving parent uses rewards-gold stars, treats, praise, privileges-believing they're nurturing their child's motivation and self-esteem. But what if seven decades of scientific research reveals we're doing the exact opposite? What if we are unknowingly sabotaging our children's motivation?
Dr. Özgür Bolat, award-winning researcher and media sensation, dares to ask the hard questions:
Why do rewards crush motivation instead of building it?Why can't core values be taught through external incentives?What hidden dangers await children raised on a steady diet of rewards?Using the latest groundbreaking research and real-life cases, The Reward Trap explores what rewards are really doing to our children and how we can avoid the pitfalls of external validation on the road to internal motivation.
With every page, you'll discover evidence-based strategies that work in real family life, not just in research labs. No more battles over motivation. No more worrying about your child's self-esteem. No more anxiety about whether you're doing enough. Just genuine connection and your child's authentic development into a confident, motivated, and emotionally secure individual who is happy from within.
Free from the hidden trap of rewards, your child will develop genuine character because they want to, not because they have to. It's the kind of inner happiness no reward can buy.
Every loving parent uses rewards-gold stars, treats, praise, privileges-believing they're nurturing their child's motivation and self-esteem. But what if seven decades of scientific research reveals we're doing the exact opposite? What if we are unknowingly sabotaging our children's motivation?
Dr. Özgür Bolat, award-winning researcher and media sensation, dares to ask the hard questions:
Why do rewards crush motivation instead of building it?Why can't core values be taught through external incentives?What hidden dangers await children raised on a steady diet of rewards?Using the latest groundbreaking research and real-life cases, The Reward Trap explores what rewards are really doing to our children and how we can avoid the pitfalls of external validation on the road to internal motivation.
With every page, you'll discover evidence-based strategies that work in real family life, not just in research labs. No more battles over motivation. No more worrying about your child's self-esteem. No more anxiety about whether you're doing enough. Just genuine connection and your child's authentic development into a confident, motivated, and emotionally secure individual who is happy from within.
Free from the hidden trap of rewards, your child will develop genuine character because they want to, not because they have to. It's the kind of inner happiness no reward can buy.
Extent: 208 pp
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: Embossing, spot varnish
Publication date: 2026-11-22
ISBN: 9798893961805
Praise for The Reward Trap
Dr. Özgür Bolat brings intellectual rigor and uncommon clarity to one of the most important questions in parenting and education: how do we truly motivate children?
Most everyone assumes that rewards motivate student behavior-but the truth is more complex. With clear and compelling science, Özgür Bolat shows how rewards can sometimes support, but often undermine, the very motivation they are meant to foster. In their place, he illuminates what truly energizes learning and engagement in classrooms and homes. An essential read for parents and educators.
Drawing on decades of research, including his own empirical studies, he shows how rewards can unintentionally push children toward pressure and approval-seeking rather than a genuine love of learning.
This eye-opening and important book shows what really leads to greater creativity and well-being.
About the Author
Dr. Özgür Bolat is a distinguished education scientist, researcher, associate professor, and author with a career spanning academia, media, and corporate partnerships. His groundbreaking research on parenting and teaching has earned him international recognition, including the prestigious Best Young Researcher award in New Zealand. He holds a master's degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education (Fulbright and TEV scholar) and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. During his doctoral studies, he spent one year as a visiting PhD student at MIT Sloan. His academic work has been complemented by a successful media career, where he served as a columnist for a major national newspaper for 12 years, establishing himself as a leading voice in education and parenting. Dr. Bolat is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and parenting workshop leader.
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