The consequence

In this space, we will examine the natural and logical consequences that arise from certain actions.

We will also study the impact and the most notable characteristics of negative consequences.

A firm upbringing is based on joy and respect. Limits should be flexible and adapted to the individual needs of each person.

By teaching our children that not all reactions are appropriate, we encourage the development of their critical and reflective thinking. This allows them to learn to analyze situations and make responsible decisions.

Take responsibility.

All actions have repercussions. If a child misbehaves and in a moment of euphoria pulls his sister's hair or gets into mischief in dangerous places, he will have to face the consequences of his actions.

It is crucial that children learn to take responsibility for every step they take. This will allow them to be more cautious before making decisions and face new situations with greater confidence.

Natural consequences.

Natural consequences follow 'naturally' from the action. For example, if a child does not dedicate enough time to study, a natural consequence will be to fail the subject. In this case, an appropriate attitude would be to supervise his review to help him improve.

Punishing a child with the loss of an hour of outdoor play does not make sense. It would send a mixed message. It could make the child feel that you have no authority and are only trying to hurt his feelings.

Logical consequences.

A logical consequence prioritizes the child's safety rather than waiting for him to experience the negative consequences of his actions.

For example, if a young child is in the kitchen and is impressed with the flames, he may be at risk of getting burned if he accidentally spills or splashes boiling oil. In this case, our role is to warn him and explain the danger: 'You mustn't do that because you can get burned'.

Predict.

It is important to observe and analyze the origin of the behavior before implementing techniques to correct it. A child cannot predict his or her behavior. Unless the risks are obvious, he will not know how counterproductive what he is doing might be.

It is important to be patient and repeat instructions to prevent children from performing unwanted actions. This is important when they are young, as their ability to memorize is not yet fully developed.

Alternatives.

Instead of telling a child, 'Stop bothering your sister,' we can use another approach and ask, 'How about you take care of her while she plays?' or 'Do you want to do something else? Shall I read you a story?' In this way, we are unconsciously offering the only positive alternatives that exist.

By offering the option of doing another activity, we show them that we care about them and want them to keep having fun.

Negative consequences.

If we only scold the child and then continue with our daily tasks, we will achieve nothing. The child will have gotten what he wanted, like teasing his sister in the previous example. The only thing he will have learned is that he should be more careful next time.

In this case, a more effective option might be