the carrot and (the) stick (approach)

idiomPart ofcarrot

the carrot and (the) stick (approach) — idiom

1. A method of motivating someone by offering rewards for good performance and puni

1.idiom
Definition

A method of motivating someone by offering rewards for good performance and punishments for poor performance.

Example

The manager used a carrot and stick approach to boost sales.

Do you think the carrot and stick method works for children?