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Do you bribe your children? Now that is a question I wonder how many parents will answer honestly?

I think we all have a tendancy to do it in some form or other, so when I came across this fabulous infographic from Kiddycharts, I couldn't help but share it!

The recent survey by KiddyCharts found that parents are increasingly turning to bribery to help deal with the behaviour of their children. But does this really mean that we are turning in a nation that's willing to give our kids chocolate just to keep them quiet? The survey showed that 83.1% admitted to bribing their children with anything from extra time at the computer, to handing over sweets and chocolates. 

But are we really bribing our children - or are we really just trying a little bit of positive encouragement? 

Mum to two, Helen Neale, who owns www.kiddycharts.com which provides beautifully drawn personalised charts for children helping with everything from staying in their own beds to potty training, says: 

"Sometimes parents can be confused as to whether they are offering a bribe or a reward to their kids. It really depends on when you provide that little incentive."

Dr Amanda Gummer, a child psychologist who works with The Good Toy Guide, says

"Bribery and positive reinforcement are two sides of the same coin. The difference is that with positive reinforcement the aim is to help children learn the natural consequences of their actions. These can be positive and negative, but you get more of what you focus on so it's good to incentivise, notice and reward good behaviour."

So that's what the experts say but what about you?