Let natural consequences teach your child lessons from "summary" of Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman
When you allow natural consequences to teach your child lessons, you are giving them an opportunity to learn from their own experiences. Instead of constantly intervening or rescuing them from the consequences of their actions, you are allowing them to face the outcomes of their choices. This can be a powerful way for children to understand the cause-and-effect relationship in the world. Natural consequences can be more effective than artificial consequences because they are directly related to the child's behavior. For example, if a child forgets their homework at home, the natural consequence would be receiving a lower grade. By experiencing this consequence, the child is more likely to remember their homework in the future. As a parent, i...
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