How can I deduct tokens as a punishment?

While ScreenCoach focuses on positive reinforcement through earning tokens for completing activities, you can also discourage unwanted behaviour through a punishment system.

Here are two ways to deduct tokens:

1.  Create a "Penalty" Activity:

Set up a negative activity, like "Red Card", "Yellow Card" or "Penalty Card."
Assign a negative token value and a negative Gem value to this activity.
When your child exhibits undesired behaviour, add the "penalty" activity and assign it to them.
This will deduct the designated number of tokens and Gems from their balance.

2. Manually Adjust Token Balance:

Log in to ScreenCoach as the parent user.
Locate the child's user card and click the three-dot kebab menu on the right.
Select "User Settings" and scroll down to find "Token Balance" and "Gems Balance"
Click the "-" symbol next to "Token Balance" or "Gems Balance" to manually reduce their balance by the desired amount.

Choosing the Right Method:

Using dedicated penalty activities allows for a more clear association between the behaviour and the punishment.

Manually adjusting the balance offers more flexibility but might not provide a clear reason for the deduction.

The goal is to encourage positive behaviour through a balanced system of rewards and punishments.

Focus on clear communication with your child when implementing punishments.

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Bijgewerkt op: 18/05/2025