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?