Reward facts for kids
A reward is a good thing you receive for doing something helpful or completing a task. It's like getting a prize for your effort. Someone with the power to give that good thing offers the reward. It's the opposite of a punishment.
People often do things to get rewards, or they avoid doing things to prevent punishment. This idea is sometimes called "risk and reward" or "reward and punishment." It suggests that rewards can encourage people to act in certain ways.
Rewards from Governments
Governments sometimes offer rewards to get help from the public. This often happens when they need information or help to find someone. For example, they might offer money to people who can help police catch someone important.
Historical Rewards
A long time ago, in 1854, there was a protest in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, called the Eureka Stockade. After this event, the government offered a large reward of 400 pounds. This money was for anyone who could help capture the people who had started the protest.
Modern Rewards
In more recent times, governments still use rewards. For instance, in 2001, the United States government offered a big reward of 2.5 million dollars. This reward was for anyone who could provide information to help find the person who had sent dangerous letters. These letters were sent to a newspaper writer and two politicians. Rewards like these are important tools for solving big cases and keeping communities safe.
