Quote Originally Posted by just_annie View Post
I am a firm believer in the "natural consequences" theory problem is some "natural consequences" happen so far down the road, and when a child is past the point of being a decent person that I do and will create and enforce those types of consequences now, while they are still young enough to learn from them.
Parenting 101: Just Annie

If only all parents would subscribe to this philosophy!!! You are offering your children a safe environment to make mistakes. An environment that won't be so kind for them as adults. I applaud you and others that follow this approach!