Israeli Kindergarten. Dual-income couples often arrived late to pick up their children. As a result, the kindergarten implemented a rule that parents would face a fine if they were late; however, even though this introduced a penalty system, it also led to more delays in pickup times. By replacing feelings of guilt with money, paying a fee for being late became the new norm. After recognizing the mistake and removing the fine system, what happened? More parents started arriving late. When money becomes involved, the exchange of value fundamentally changes the nature of the relationship. And once that change occurs, it doesn’t revert. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
Humans reveal their values through choices amidst contradictions. When people experience anger, they tend to prioritize the reasons behind that emotion; when they feel regret, they recognize what they love about the other person. Essentially, humans display their true character in adverse situations . - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”