This is a nice little article about kids and incentives. Government policy makers are always looking for incentives to motivate us to act in a certain way. Read the article and respond to at least two of the five questions listed at the bottom of the article.
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Marti Grizzle 4th
How much money would you need to be paid to sell a pound of Halloween candy? How much candy would you sell if you had five pounds? What about fifty pounds?
Of course depending on how much candy normally is would effect my decision but I would sell all of my candy if they paid more than what it costs to buy at the store. I honestly do not think this would work (and I haven't heard any dentists doing this) because kids can always go out and get more.
Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way? Yes, if a child already has enough money they would rather keep the candy. Kids aren't known for saving much money anyway so I think they would keep the candy if they already had the money they wanted
2. A program like this one, if integrated into dentist offices around the nation, would result in a reduction of candy consumption for several reasons. One, a monetary value might be put on certain candy, causing kids to “sell back” the more valuable candy, while keeping the cheaper, and sometimes more lucrative candy for their personal consumption. Two, some kids might not see the value of money over their blind affection towards candy. Based off of this idea, even if kids do in fact choose the monetary gain, they could in turn use this money to procure another source of candied goodness (We’ll call that “three”).
4. Naturally, the amount of money that a kid already has, or has access to, will affect their willingness to sell some of their “hard earned” Halloween candy. A kid born with a silver spoon latched to their tongue will be stereotypically more selfish than and not as worried about monetary gain as a kid coming from some derelict, inner city neighborhood. It’s all about perspective, how the kid sees the world is going to determine how they would theoretically sell their candy.
5. A random searching of a kid’s bag of candy would result in a lack of demand for this program. As previously stated, most kids are in fact selfish beings. Therefore, I personally believe that kids would want to sell back the candy that were not fond of, rather than give the more prized and rewarding candy.
Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
When we were kids, we didn't know much of the world. We were ignorant beings that did not care for the world as long as we're having fun. And so this program would probably fail because kids aren't that obsessed with money (or at least most of them) yet and they do not know the value of money unlike the adults do which would come into play in deciding whether they would like to receive paper, or eat their sweet and tempting candies.
Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Yes, in common thinking, the more money that the child has, the less likely he or she would sell some candy. But the main factor that would determine this is how the parents raised up their children. If the parents are thrifty and taught their childrens not to be materialistic, they might not sell their candies no matter what. On the other hand if the parents are wasteful, then it could affect their children's decision.
4. If a child already has money they are not going to sell their candy because there is no point behind it. Plus the amount of money that will be given to the children for their candy cannot be much. Yes this idea would help the children in some ways but i don't think it would be a good thing for our economy.
2. I believe this would be unsuccessful because kids do not think about long term. They will want to eat the candy as soon as they get it because it will make them happy at that moment. Then when they are older, depending on the amount of money the government to talking about giving them, they may realize that it is not worth it and that they could just eat the candy. Kids will be kids and candy is more appealing to them then a couple of dollars. Or they may trade in the candy they don't want in order to buy some candy that they do want.
1. Dentists might want to subsidize a kid coming to the dentist and having no cavities. If a child was paid every time he went to the dentist for having healthy-cavity free teeth then there would most likely be a drop in the amount of cavities kids get. This kind of incentive program is like the car insurance company, Allstate, and their good driver program. According to its commercials, Allstate pays its customers if they do not get into accidents over a certain period of time. The insurance company pays its clients to be good drivers.
2.While it is probably a very successful program, the program could be unsuccessful depending on both the price of the candy from the store and the amount the dentist offices are paying for the candy. Obviously if the dentists will pay more for the candy than it is actually worth (store-bought), then kids will buy candy and essentially sell it to their dentists. So if a kid wants to eat all the candy he can, then the program actually provides an incentive to eat as much as they want because they will have more money after selling some to their dentist.
3. How much money would you need to be paid to sell a pound of Halloween candy? How much candy would you sell if you had five pounds? What about fifty pounds?
I love candy as much as a lot of people, and if the money I was paid was less or equal to the price of the candy, I would keep it. But if the incentive money was worth more than the candy, I would choose the money. This POV, however, is coming from a poor high school student. A child, who generally has little need for money, would most likely choose the candy. And if the child chose the money, they would be even more likely just to buy their favorite type of candy versus the variety (some of which they may not like).
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Obviously if a child is saving for something, or in some way needs money more than candy, then the child will chose the money. However, many children don't have a great need for money (or at least I didn't, but when I was seven I had a doll, not an iPhone) therefore, the children's desire for cash is less than their craving for candy.
3. How much money would you need to be paid to sell a pound of Halloween candy? How much candy would you sell if you had five pounds? What about fifty pounds?
It is pretty hard to put a dollar amount on a pound of candy I do not have, but I would probably sell a pound of Halloween candy for about $20. When looking at the grand scheme of things, anything less than $20 is not going to give me as much satisfaction as a pound of candy, especially if it is Reeces. If I had five pounds, or even fifty pounds, I would keep no more than a pound or two because by the time I got through a pound of candy, I do not think I would want anymore and the idea of money would be more appealing. This corresponds to the idea of the government giving incentives. Different kinds of people will have different ideas of incentives given the culture and social class.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
As I said before, there are a number of factors that affect whether a child, or anyone for that matter, will accept the incentive of money. The game is purely over what one deems more important. Obviously, a kid who is in a real high economic class probably will not value cash as much as a child living in a poor household. It all comes down what one needs and what one already has, and it is up to them to weigh the options.
Jay Baath, 4th
3. As long as the amount being offered for the pound of candy is reasonable and at least double what it can be purchased in the store for. Most kids would think of selling it in reasonable increments. So if I had only 5 pounds of candy, I would only sell 1 pound. If I had 50 pounds, I would sell 5 pounds of candy.
4. Yes, the amount of money a child already has will influence whether or not he or she will want to sell their candy. If a child already has money, why would they give up something they don't have for something they have plenty of. If a child sees money as more valuable and useful then candy, then they will probably sell it. It just depends on the kid you're talking to.
Question 2: Kids are still in the process of developing their mind. For all their concerns in the world, money may not be at the top of the priority list. However, free candy appearing right before their eyes may leave them favoring the candy option over the latter, especially considering the lack of appeal of going to the dentist.
Question 4: If kids have a large sum of money in their possession, then the candy may just so happen to represent something which they do not have to use their money for. Therefore, they probably will be less likely to sell their candy off to the dentist. As I stated above, child priorities may also change the nature of concern for the measly dollar, whereas pounds of candy are appealing to the eye.
Will Ripley
7th Period
Phillip Thai
4th
3. Normally i would sell the candy if people were willing to purchase it at a greater price than you could buy at a store. As long as you are making a reasonable profit. I could see kids selling it in increments believing that they would make a lot more than selling in big bulks.
4. If the child already has a large amount of money, i don't see why they wouldn't keep the candy. They would keep the candy for themselves instead of selling them off.
2. In the long run I think this program will be unsuccessful. Depending on their definition of "kid", I do not think kids will want to give up candy for money. to kids candy is something they consume as much as they can...it is almost like a drug. However, like I said, it depends on what they define a "kid" as. For an example a 13 year old would probably prefer the money over candy, however, a 5 year old will prefer candy before anything else.
4. I think it depends on the child. If the child will do anything for money, I am sure he/she will sell the candy for money, either, to save up, or to go buy more candy then he/she had to begin with. I think it all depends on how much money if being offered for the candy.
7th period
2)Money for candy seems like a great idea. However, the more candy you get the more money you receive. So why even consume the candy when you can more and more money by getting candy and turning it in for money. In addition, if kids can make more money from the dentist than from actually buying the candy or receiving the candy from someone then there would actually be no point of even consuming the candy when you make a nice profit from candy.
4)Of course. If the kid has money, then what incentive does he really have of actually trying to make more? I mean there are those who are just greedy for money and will happily like to make more, but then if you already have what you need then why not just enjoy the candy for yourself? Even if the kid sells the candy, then the kid might go and spend that money again on cheaper candy so he or she will have even more money.
2. I think this program would be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption. Keep in mind that these programs are aimed to promote healthy habits for children. Children may want candy over money, as short term happiness seems more favorable.
4. Yes, the amount of money a child already has will influence his/her decision to sell their candy. A child from a more wealthy background may not be concerned with getting money for candy, whereas a child who is not as well off may choose the money over candy.
Malavika Chander
Period 4
4. The amount of money a child has greatly influences his/her decision in selling candy. If a kid already has money, he/she probably will sell less candy than the kid who has no money from the start. Most kids though don't really need to earn money because their parents most likely give them financial aid because of their young age. In my opinion though, every kid is different. Some kids might want to earn money by selling their candy while other kids don't care about the money and just want to eat the candy.
5.If kids weren't allowed to pick the candy they were selling, then most likely the rate of kids selling candy will drop. Some kids care about selling the good candy. When kids got to choose the candy they got to sell, they probably chose the one they didn't like to eat. Therefore, the program that selects candy randomly will not have as big a turnout rate. If the dentally damaging candies were priced higher, it will matter if that kind of candy is good or bad. If the candy is bad, of course kids wouldn't mind selling the candy. If the candy is good, it will matter on the kid. Some kids don't really care about the candy and just want the money and others might not care about the money.
Bradley Lee 4th
2.Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
Why would a dentist be interested in buying candy from you? The business model of most profitable dentist offices involves patching up the cratered ivory in a child's mouth in exchange for money. This candy isn't going to be sold at a higher price, candy goes on sale after the holiday. none of this sounds profitable, in the long run or immediately. Will my taxes be funding these deficits?
4.Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
A child can consume only so much of any food, even if it is delicious candy. Children with more money than candy will want to keep the candy for themselves, other creatures will have a surplus of candy, yet nothing else and will look for ways to exchange the candy into a neccesity.
Karly Brightwell
4th period
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
The program might be unsuccessful because it implies that everyone goes to the dentist office. There are some people that do not visit the dentist and would not have the ability to sell their candy. Also a child may just want to eat their candy instead of exchanging it into cash, they may favor candy more, especially younger children. And even if the program succeeded the dentist office would eventually decide that paying that amount of money was not economically sound for them to do.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
A rich child would not feel the need to sell their candy becasue they could just ask their parents for money and they would be more likely to be paid an allowance. The poor kids that might not have access to a dentist would be willing but not able. The rich children would have access to both candy and money so it wouldn't make a difference to them.
Jessica Sheely
7th period
2. Dentists may be paying kids to sell their candy, but what are kids going to do with their new-found cash? In general, kids don’t think about saving their money for the future. They will spend it on small items that seem affordable to them, such as videogames or another trip to the candy store or treats that their parents wouldn’t normally buy.
5. I think that if candy was selected randomly, then kids would be less inclined to sell their candy because of the risk that their favorite treats might be sold. When I used to trick-or-treat, I would keep all of my Reese’s peanut butter cups and trade the rest of my candy with my sister for more Reese’s. If the kid can pick to sell the “gross” candy and the generic candy that just doesn’t taste right then it is essentially the same as trading. As soon as that choice is taken away, the benefit of extra money does not outweigh the horror of the loss of treats. While the child could just take their money and replace their favorite treats, they would not be able to see that option.
question 4: Yes. If a child has a lot of money, he/she probably doesn't care about dentist's subsidization. This works the other way around as well.
Question 2: This is probably not a successful method to reduce the consumption of candies because money may not be the most important thing in a child's mind.
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
This program would only work during Halloween. Even though kids might eat less candy during Halloween because of this opportunity to get money, they would still eat candy when Halloween season was over.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her reason to sell some candy? In what way?
I think children that don't have very much money would be more inclined to sell their candy. This situation could lead to bullying and violence. Poor children could bully other children in order for them I have more candy.
Chris Harrell
Per. 4
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
It may be unsuccessful in reducing the amount of candy that kids eat because they may just aim to get more candy. They would increase the amount of money that they get as well as being able to eat their favorite Halloween candy. There will also be many kids that just choose not to turn in their candy at all.
4.Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Many children at that age are not worried about money at all. Their parents, especially if the family is finanically well off, will provide everything that they need and want. The only kids who would turn in their candy for money are the ones that need it. On average most kids stop collecting candy in highschool, they would be the most likely to sell the candy
Eamonn Gossard
Period 4
2. This program could prove to be unsuccessful due to the prices that dentists pay. Parents might feel that the marginal benefit of their kids eating the candy outweighs the monetary gain. Additionally, what would the dentists do with the candy, just throw it away? This would mean that they are losing money twice: first when they pay money for the candy that they can really only throw away, and second that kids will have fewer cavities because they ate less candy.
3. To sell a pound of Halloween candy that I had collected, I would need to be paid around five dollars. If I had five pounds of candy, I would probably sell four and a half pounds for around twenty dollars. If I had fifty pounds of Halloween candy, I would still only keep half a pound and I would try to sell it for around $225.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Not necessarily. I think it really depends on the kid. Some kids are pretty mature for their age and would be able to recognize the huge benefit in selling off their Halloween candy, whether or not they have very little or a lot of money already in their possession. On the other hand, the majority of kids would probably neglect this semi-important detail, as most children do not really consider the consequences/benefits of money, unlike a teenager or adult.
5. Right now, anyone choosing to sell candy can pick which treats they sell. How do you think participation in the program would change if the pound of candy was selected randomly from all the candy collected trick-or-treating? What if the most dentally damaging candies were priced higher?
The majority of children would definitely back out if they couldn't choose which candies to give away. Since the program right now allows kids to control which ones they want to sell, they are in absolute control (a very powerful feeling for a kid.) Not being able to have that power and being told what to give away instead would certainly not sit well with them, just like they get frustrated when getting told to go take a bath or brush their teeth. If the most damaging were priced higher, they might consider it more... but it would still really depend on the kid's preference in candy.
4th period
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
First of all I am very surprised dentists are agreeing to this because these dentist get the most cash when it's Halloween time. More cavities= more cash. Second, this program will be unsuccessful because we all have a sweet tooth, children especially. Even if dentists buy back these candies, there's still no telling what kids will do to get around it. Never underestimate a kid with a sweet tooth and a craving.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Well, as some people already said, it would depend on who the child is. When thinking of a child, I tend to think of those who are 10 years old or younger. I have two cousins who are in this range. One will do anything to save up money, and the other will do anything to spend it. Although both have a sweet tooth, one would rather sell her candy then eat it because she knows in the long run, she will be able to use the money on something more reasonable. The second child does not care for the value of money what so ever. If he gets his hand on any form of cash he would cry and beg until his mom or dad took him to the store to spend it. Thing is though I think it would depend on the age of the child as well as their personality.
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
The program like the one above wont reduce the candy consumption of kids due to the fact that kids care more about candy than money.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
If a kid already has quite a bit of money then that means he knows the value of money and therefore will sell candy to make more money. However if he just wants to spend the money he would not care to sell candy when he could eat them.
Marlee Jackson
AP Eco; Period 7
3. How much money would you need to be paid to sell a pound of Halloween candy? How much candy would you sell if you had five pounds? What about fifty pounds?
I think that my pricing index would depend solely upon the type of candy up for sale. Much like in a store, the brand name items are generally higher priced than the no names. I would also have to figure out just how long a pound of candy could possible last me. If a pound of candy could last me about a year I probably wouldn't sell any of it for less than $200 a pound.
5. Right now, anyone choosing to sell candy can pick which treats they sell. How do you think participation in the program would change if the pound of candy was selected randomly from all the candy collected trick-or-treating? What if the most dentally damaging candies were priced higher?
I think that both of these methods would be unsuccessful. I believe that part of the draw is being able to choose which candy to sell without any outside interference, as prices are altered to fit others and not just peak the interest of the kids the less likely the kids are going to want to partake in the venture. The more complex the process is made the less likely anyone will want to deal with it.
Kenneth George
4th
2.Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
The program above may be unsuccessful because of the fact that there is always the possibility that as the kids receive money for their Halloween candy, they may go buy more and then try to rid the dentists of their money by giving more candy each time. Also, dentists would need a boatload of money in order to have a successful program like the one above. Also, the monetary incentive may encourage children to buy more candy with which they could consume without their dentist knowing.
4.Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Well, if the child already has money to begin with, then the need to sell more may be lessened, which in turn causes in increase in consumption. Children have the desire to consume their candy than to sell it, they are not economists, they do not care. Children would not want to sell their lelftover candy if they got the amount of money they needed for something else. Also, children do not like to give up candy, when are economists going to think about that?
Ashley Dinh
4th period
2. I think the program would be unsuccessful because kids are more appealed to candy than they are to money. I also can't see many dentists participating in this program because the candy that the kids eat give the dentists more business which results in more money for them. While it may be a good idea to encourage a healthier lifestyle for kids, I can't see this program actually going into effect and succeeding.
4. Most kids are not too concerned with saving money at such a young age. But if a child already has money, then they would be less likely to sell their candy.
Thampuratty Jayadevan
Period 7
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
Majority of the kids might not take the money instead of the candy since its a one time thing.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
Yes the amount of money a person have on them is definetly influence them in their choice to sell the candy or not. however kids do not always think about money as a priority. To them things like candy or toys take the number one spot.
Period 7
How much money would you need to be paid to sell a pound of Halloween candy? How much candy would you sell if you had five pounds? What about fifty pounds?
All in all, I would say that the amount doesn't matter so much as how you pitch it. As a child, we all remember flipping out over finding a quarter and thinking we were rich, so just the idea of getting some money might excite kids. If you're really wanting to put a price on that candy, find the average cost of those candy bars per lb and use that. Though I'm sure you could get kids to part with their sweets for less than that...
Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
A program like this would most likely be unsuccessful on a large scale because too many people would be unwilling to either do it, or follow through with it completely. The entire idea is based around the premise that kids will agree to sell their candy, which they might not, since they value tangible assets (the candy) over something transitional assets (the money). Furthermore, assuming this program's basic scheme worked, just because you reduce a child's sugar input doesn't mean you increase their level of dental hygiene. One piece of candy left there to sit and rot while the child either forgets or refuses to brush their teeth can be just as damaging as 10 pieces of candy.
Lastly, I find it sad that this type of responsibility would be pawned off on dentists. It should be up to the parents to monitor and assist in maintaining their own child's dental health. If they were that set on the goal of healthy teeth, they can take action on their own.
question 2: I think the progran that is being provided is a good idea for everyone. However like every plan there is a flaw. But the none the less the program is a good idea. It helps their patients not only by giving them money, but also by preventing from any negative things that candy gives to their patients. This would then help their parents by saving them money from the denatl bill in the end.
Question 4: Well this is the flaw of the plan. Money may not have the same value to a small kid who they are trying to prevent eating the candy, may not value as much or better than the candy they are getting. Because I mean money to them isn't really anything because it's not like they're going to buy something from it. The candy in this situation may seem to have more value than what the actual money they are giving to the kids.
Nick Hernandez Period 4
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
I believe the program would be unsuccessful because kids want more candy than they want money. I can not manage to see a dentist participating in this program because the candy that the kids will eat, gives the dentist more business which provides them with more money. Is always good to encourage our society to be healthier, but I believe that it will be hard for this program to succeed in the future and actually go into effect.
4. Do you think the amount of money a child already has will influence his or her decision to sell some candy? In what way?
I believe that Kids at this age know that if they do not have enough money they will most definitely go out there and sell the candy. Lets be real, if a kid does not have any money and he/she really wants to buy that "new baseball bat" or "the ultimate soccer cleats" then of course they are going to want to sell it. But, if they do not have any sense of motivation to make money then they will save it and eat it.
2. Kids would be able to sell only the candy they don’t like or only part of the candy collected. They would still be able to keep and consume candy without the dentist knowing. The dentist can do nothing to prevent or regulate this problem. The program has flaws that would make it much less effective than intended.
4. Yes. How much a child has been exposed to money and their knowledge of money would influence participation in the program, first of all. Whether or not the child understands what money is and how it works will also have an impact. Children who have parents that buy anything for them would be less likely to sell their candy. This type of child would be less likely to understand that the money from selling the candy could buy something else because their parents could just buy it for them and they would get to keep the candy as well. A child who has less money would be more likely to sell his or her candy because they are more familiar with selective purchasing and saving money to buy things they really want or need.
Tia Wettman
Period 4
1. What other sorts of behaviors might dentists want to subsidize? What are some other examples of when a healthcare provider tries to encourage a healthy behavior?
If dentists want to start subsidizing every action that could potentially make their job much easier, then good on them. Of course, this could range from subsidizing patients for having teeth without cavities during a checkup, or having proof of flossing every day, brushing often, etc. But would subsidizing for candy really do much to influence their health? And in terms of other ways healthcare providers do similar things, general physicians often charge less when patients are in measurably good health, and same with the insurance providers.
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
We are talking about children here, and children often prefer instant gratification. Many could care less if they could get money for the candy that they sell away. Ironically, they could use what they are subsidized to simply buy more candy.
1. What other sorts of behaviors might dentists want to subsidize? What are some other examples of when a healthcare provider tries to encourage a healthy behavior?
If dentists want to start subsidizing every action that could potentially make their job much easier, then good on them. Of course, this could range from subsidizing patients for having teeth without cavities during a checkup, or having proof of flossing every day, brushing often, etc. But would subsidizing for candy really do much to influence their health? And in terms of other ways healthcare providers do similar things, general physicians often charge less when patients are in measurably good health, and same with the insurance providers.
2. Why might a program, like the one above, be unsuccessful at reducing candy consumption?
We are talking about children here, and children often prefer instant gratification. Many could care less if they could get money for the candy that they sell away. Ironically, they could use what they are subsidized to simply buy more candy.
2. Based on this idea, although logical, in reality the kids will not be able to see the value of money over their affection for candy. While it is probably a very successful program, the program could be unsuccessful depending on both the price of the candy from the store and the amount the dentist offices are paying for the candy.
4. If it did not concern young children, then maybe. I think this only because most children have no use for money, and whenever they obtain it they usually use it to buy things like, oh well, candy, for example.
2. A program that offers kids money for their candy might not be the most effective way at improving the state of children's dental hygeine. As far as the money goes, the price could go either way. Pricing candy at more than it's sold for in stores means kids could potentially go out and buy the same candy and then some. Making it less might make it unprofitable and so kids won't do it. I think we should use money to encourage better ways of taking care of teeth, not to buy candy from children.
4. To begin with, at least from my personal experience, most kids have no need for money to begin with. Their needs are usually taken care of by their parents, and any money they have is usually monitored by their parents anyways. As a kid I always gave my money to my parents because it would be indirectly used by them in the end anyways, and so I would just bug them for what I wanted. Assuming that isn't the case and kids actually need the money for whatever reason, then yes, the amount they already have does matter. Children who already have more money than they spend will see it as pointless to get more when they'd rather have the candy. Kids don't typically think of saving up for the future. If you had less I'm sure you would consider this money incentive much more seriously.
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