Candy Should Be Given as a Reward in Classrooms

A picture of 3 different types of candies (Twix, 3 musketeers, and a Milky Way).

A picture of 3 different types of candies (Twix, 3 musketeers, and a Milky Way).

Eva Boone, Writer

If a child does a good deed, how will they be rewarded? In schools, some teachers give “points” to their classes, but others give candy. 

 

Before big tests, some teachers give their students little chocolates, gummies, or even mints. Studies show that the brain is more productive after having a small amount of sugar. This can promote better grades and smarter thinking. 

 

Giving candy in class can also promote good behavior in children. If a child gets candy for doing something good, they’ll want to do more good things to get more candy. Giving students candy can also teach them proper behavior and how to treat others with respect. 

 

Most people only focus so much on the bad aspects of candy that they don’t realize that there’s also many good outcomes.