The question of whether punishment or reward is a better way to teach is tricky. Studies show that using positive rewards usually helps people change their behavior for a longer time than punishment does. Research tells us that rewards make a person more likely to do good things about 70% to 80% of the time. On the other hand, punishment might only stop bad behavior about 40% to 50% of the time.

Let’s explore both sides:

1. How Rewards Help:

   • Positive rewards can make people feel more motivated and involved.
   • A study from 2018 looked at many different pieces of research and found that over 90% showed that rewards helped students do better in school.

2. The Impact of Punishment:

   • While punishment might make someone follow the rules in the short term, it can create feelings of anger or fear.
   • Research shows that around 60% of kids who get punished often start to develop negative feelings towards learning and their teachers.

3. Wrapping It Up:

   • Even though punishment can sometimes stop unwanted behaviors, it doesn’t really teach better choices.
   • Studies suggest that the negative effects of punishment, like making kids anxious and less confident, are worse than its short-term benefits. Because of this, using rewards is generally a better approach in learning.