As with natural consequences, logical consequences require no nagging on the adult's part. Simply alert the child to the fact that if the behavior doesn't change, the consequences will follow. Then follow-through if behavior doesn't stop. Children will learn that their actions have consequences, and that they are responsible for the choices they make. Natural and logical consequences are effective because they place responsibility for behavior on the child.
Adults are merely objective enforcers of the consequences.
This gives children the chance to learn self-control instead of adult control. And helping children attain self-control is the goal of every discipline technique. Help us continue to help you Please consider supporting this site with a voluntary contribution. Click here for more information. Send this article to a friend.