Mark,
Wow! I appreciate the research that you did in order to make a definitive decision as to how you feel about this article. After reading your response, I was perhaps swayed a bit from my initial opinion and interpretation. As I have children and I am in the military, providing praise is a must. I think that my interpretation of Kohn’s article must be a little different though. "Good Job" is important regardless of the fact if you are an adult or child, but I feel that Kohn is inferring that a constant "Good Job" for menial tasks may not be the perfect response.
Kohn seems to pass on to me from his article that there should be a happy balance of praise and communication, in order to raise a child to be a functional adult that can adapt and flourish in society. I feel that Kohn is implying that communication is the key, throughout this entire article.
Regardless, "Good Job" is great as long it is praise for a "Good Job" that is well done. That is the value of opinion that I feel Kohn is relating to his readers. Furthermore, to appreciate the value for a major conquest in a really good job that has value and is well done is the greatest reward!
Thank you again for your insight and reflection in a real world work place. Your point of view, while different than mine, is a perfect example of how people need to hear "Good Job" for a job well done regardless of their age.
Great Post!
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