In the article “Teaching Natural Consequences”, the author discusses the pros and cons of letting children learn through life experiences. The first paragraph tells about how shielding children from all negative consequences does not teach them a sense of responsibility for their actions. Examples of 12 possible negative consequences are given. Also it explains how it is important for children to learn from performing their own actions and seeing the results. It also gives examples of positive actions and outcomes. Then it explains how decision-making and choices through these experiences, are the best learning tools for children.

Key Takeaways:

• Natural consequences are the results of a child’s actions. A natural consequence occurs without any punishment from parents and often requires no explanation from parents.
• Children learn more from experience than from parents telling them the outcome of an action. A child who does not listen and is allowed to make a mistake will remember the results of that mistake.
• Natural consequences can be positive as well as negative. The principal is the same. A child will remember a desirable outcome and learn how to make thoughtful decisions.

“Allowing children to experience the natural consequence of their actions is a way to teach responsibility and considered decision making.”

Read more: http://www.hellobee.com/2017/07/06/teaching-natural-consequences/