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Mum pays daughter to read - and teachers say they 'love' the idea

By Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh |

Encouraging your kids to read can be a challenge. However one mum may have found the solution - admitting she pays her daughter money each time she finishes a book.

"I pay my six-year-old $2 every time shew finishes a chapter book," author and mum Kate Shelton revealed in a TikTok video that has been viewed more than half a million times.

Shelton says the agreement is one of her "best investments ever" and has helped her daughter not only learn how to read but get into a good habit of enjoying it.

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Mum admits she pays her daughter to read.
The mum says it's an easy way to teach your kids to read more. (TikTok)

In the video the mum films herself walking over to her daughter's room to hand her a $2 note in exchange for the book she has just finished reading 'Mermaid to the Rescue' by Lana Swims North.

While the mum admits that her daughter "thinks she is ripping me off", the parenting strategy is one she believes works well.

Shelton says she makes sure that her daughter has truly read the books she is given and not just skimmed through by speaking to her about the books after and asking her questions about the story. The two also often sit and read together.

She also revealed it helps reduce screen time in the house as her daughter is so preoccupied reading books after school.

Some viewers were worried the mum's approach was sending the wrong message to her daughter and was putting too much value on money.

Though the majority thought it was a great idea. "So lovely seeing kids still reading actual books, turning the pages etc and not just on their tablets," one commented.

One teacher said she approved of the tactic: "Love this so much."

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