Sentences with phrase «sweets as a bribe»

Avoid promising sweets as a bribe for good behavior, or taking away goodies for bad behavior.

Using sweets as a bribe creates the impression that they're more valuable or better than other, more healthy foods — plus kids quickly learn to use them as a bargaining tool.

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And don't use a sweet treat as a bribe or withhold it as a punishment.

Ironically, 4 out of 5 bribing moms promise dessert or sweets to get their children to eat healthy food, as in «finish three more bites of your chicken and you can have a treat!»