Logical consequences are created by an adult to fit misbehavior in a logical way. A teen who comes in past curfew must come home earlier for a few nights or may lose the privilege of using the family car. As with natural consequences, logical consequences must fit the misbehavior. Punishment that does not fit may only arouse a child's anger or cause retaliation. In addition, a logical consequence delivered in anger or with a harsh voice will further cloud the fine line between logical consequences and punishment.
Punishment often leads to proper behavior only when the child is afraid of getting caught.
With logical consequences, good behavior results when the child sees that things will go better when he or she decides to follow the rules. Using consequences instead of punishments can help your child learn to make responsible decisions and become a capable, caring adult.