Good Grades = Free Phones

An interesting experiment was initiated in Oklahoma city to middle school students: if they get good grades and read more books, the program called the Million, will be giving free phones with free minutes and texts. It is a very controversial promotion, since it is believed that spending time in the internet and phone causes children to read books; and now it is expected to motivate them. Using financial incentives to motivate people to work harder is a commonly used method; however, it is highly doubted if it will work for 6th or 7th graders. In my opinion, I don't believe will teach students the true habit of reading a book and studying hard, but it will get them somewhere. Turning the obstacle on the way of education into an opportunity for motivation is not a bad idea, because no matter what happens, phone addiction in teenagers are not going anywhere. If this program is going to enable students to balance their time on the phone and on school work, it will be success and everyone will reach their goals.