If you put a carrot in front and a whip behind, what you have in the middle is a:
A) Employee
B) Child
C) Student
D) Jackass.

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This is a common saying that means if you motivate someone with a reward (carrot) and the threat of punishment (whip), then they will be more likely to comply. The term "jackass" is used metaphorically to represent someone who is stubborn or hard-headed.

If You Put a Carrot in Front and a Whip