I didn’t hear anything about a bribe, it sounded like a reward or incentive. There are so many boys struggling through davening because of many different reasons and to keep a boy home til he is ten, if he is not ready to go earlier, is perfectly fine according to many parents and educators. If it is hard for him, and you said he used to hate shul, which already indicates something’s up, offering rewards helps the boy understand that you are validating his difficulty and you are giving him something tangible to work for until he gets used to it. For kids who need it, this is a good plan. I am sure many will not agree, but since we don’t know the boy, it is hard to judge. For a ‘run of the mill’ kid I would never offer such a plan.
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