Having reasonable consequences can assist parents greatly with the issue of fairness. First, appropriate consequences directly address inappropriate behavior being exhibited by children. The bottom line is that consequences must be fair and consistent to the child. Responding to inappropriate behavior should be done in private. Consequences are an everyday occurrence neither adults nor children are immune to them.
Parents can have a positive influence over consequences when they plan accordingly.
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