Changing kids behaviour: Can you do it with fun and games?

Rarely do I encourage my kids to spend more time on youtube, but that's what I found myself doing last night after stumbling upon this "piano staircase" video from thefuntheory.com. Created by Volkswagen (yes, that Volkswagen), the site is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better. Hmmm. Maybe they're onto something.

The site includes elaborate ideas they've executed themselves (like the staircase below and the Bottle Arcade) but they're also hosting a contest for the Fun Theory award, encouraging people to send in their own ideas of fun ways to jumpstart change. Particpants can send in photos or videos (or even drawings) of their ideas and a winner will be selected on December 15. I don't know about you, but I'm welcoming an alternative to nagging for change. It clearly doesn't work - at least not in my house. Take a look - and share with your kids!

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