How I changed from Y to X

There are two different types of managers (coaches, senseis, teachers, fathers) the first (X) believes that people are inherently lazy, resist change, need external motivators etc to meet expectations - that person works based on fear of sticks and need of carrots. The second approach appeals to higher level's of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The Y approach focuses on human being's natural desire to be fulfilled in work. Y manager delegates responsibility and trusts that people are inherently hard working if they are set up to succeed.

Sadly, at this stage of my teaching career I have been slowly degraded from a full fledged manager Y to a drill sergeant manager X. My thoughts:

-the students I work with have little home support and are unprepared for self-management.

-Y will work only insofar as the worker has a strong sense of delayed gratification.

-the premise of management Y is that people enjoy their work like in a work rest cycle. Unfortunately most, if not all jobs, are not enjoyable ALL the time. Imagine you're a high school student and you have the choice to read your history text book on Sunday night or go out with your friends - also, there are no tests or grades at your school only the natural gift of enlightenment. Students and workers accomplish more when they are aware of carrots and sticks.

Do you disagree?