[kaashif]

You can definitely make things better or worse for kids by choosing the rewards you give them.

My parents would reward me by letting me pick out a book at the book store. I'd be excited the whole week.

I may feel differently about reading it I had been forced to read and rewarded with something else, like junk food.

[jvanderbot]

We are torn but decided to keep books scarce, and scold them a little bit when they sneak books into bed. We know but they are much more likely to get their rebellion out reading now. Which I love.

[jerkstate]

We went the other way and have plentiful books, constant library trips etc. but have had to regulate sleep by setting a regular lights out time. Executive function and mood really suffers when sleep is insufficient.

I appreciate the idea of harnessing rebellion and I'll think more on how to apply that to my parenting :)