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Later that evening, John's mother came into his room and found him
immersed in his video game. She asked him if he had any homework
and he replied, "No, I don't have any." His mother knew that was a lie
and said, "John, you need to take school seriously if you want to
succeed in life. Playing video games all day isn't going to help you."
John rolled his eyes and said, "I don't want to think about school. I
just want to play my game." His mother sighed and said, "Fine, but
just remember, you need to take responsibility for your future."
John's mother left the room feeling frustrated. She knew that her son
had potential, but he seemed to be wasting it on his video games. She
wondered how she could motivate him to take his studies seriously.
As she walked down the hallway, she remembered a conversation she
had with a friend who had a similar problem with her son. Her friend
had suggested setting up a reward system for good grades. John's
mother decided to give it a try and started planning a system that
would encourage her son to work harder in school. She hoped that
this would be the push John needed to start taking his education
seriously. John's mother spent the next few days researching and
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At first, John was skeptical, but as he started to earn points, he became more and more motivated. He began to put in more effort into his studies and even started asking his teachers for extra help. His grades started to improve and he felt proud of himself for his achievements.
John's mother was happy to see her son taking his education seriously. She felt that the reward system had worked wonders for him. She realized that it wasn't just enough to nag him about studying, but she needed to find a way to motivate him. John had found motivation through rewards, and it had made a big difference in his life.
In the end, John graduated with honors and went on to university, where he continued to excel in his studies. His mother knew that the reward system was just a small part of his success story, but it had certainly played a role in getting him started on the right track. She realized that sometimes, as a parent, all you needed to do was find the right motivator for your child, and success would follow.
However, it's ultimately up to you to decide what you want to prioritize in your life. If video games or other activities bring you joy and fulfillment, that's perfectly acceptable. Just keep in mind that finding a balance between leisure activities and achieving success in life can be beneficial in the long run.