Tuesday, July 09, 2024

Connect consequences to actions, naturally and logically

In order to take responsibility for their actions, children must learn that actions have consequences. Sometimes the consequences are natural; for example, the consequence of not studying is failing a test. At other times, families must impose a consequence that connects logically to the action, like requiring a child to do chores to earn money to help replace a lost library book. Experiencing consequences helps your child learn to make better choices in the future.