How 'bribery' can trick your child into good behaviour

‘Bribery tools’ are exactly that, but are one way of eking out good behaviour from the little ones, writes Gwen Loughman

Last year I called a family meeting to iron out some common grievances that are too numerous to go into here. Everyone was invited to contribute towards a democratic solution for maintaining familial harmony going forward.

After a fashion, we agreed to be more mindful of individual needs, knock on closed doors before barging ahead, and, in general, to try harder. Everyone got a chance to speak and, delighted with ourselves, we adjourned.