Logical consequence is used to teach children what is inappropriate in disciplinary cases where there is no natural consequence or the natural consequence would be too severe. Imposing a logical consequence can teach a child a lifetime lesson. The beauty of using natural and logical consequences is that children can never truthfully shout, “Unfair”. They begin to learn that the discipline fits the act, and that they deserve to suffer the consequences. Here are the guidelines for imposing consequences:

1. Don’t shield your children from consequences that in the long run would be beneficial to them. 

 2. Don’t allow your children to blame others for the predicaments they get themselves into. Neither should you pile blame on your children. It is enough that they are suffering from the consequences of their actions.  

3. If the natural consequence is too harmful, or if there is no immdeiate consequence, impose a logical consequence that is linked to their unacceptable behavior.    

4. Support your children in accepting a consequence as beneficial experience. Help them develop the attitude that a valuable lessoncan be learned from each mistake.   

5. Don’t let your children face major or traumatic consequences without your support. When the consequence is a tough one to bear, stay close, if possible, and let your children know that you care. 

6. Decide in advance what logical consequences you would imppose on your children for the following acts:                                                                                                                                                                      * Breaking a toy through carelessness.   

* Eating a candy bar before lunch. 

* Playing with matches. 

* Scribbling on the wall.  

* Hammering dents in the table.    

* Forgetting to notify you when they will be late.  

* Going some place without permission. 

* Telling a lie. 

* Being disrespectful to an adult.

It is not really easy to think of what consequence you are going to impose to your children but just remember, although it’s not always easy tot hink of a logical consequence, the closer the consequence is to fitting the crime, the more effective it is likely to be. And just don’t forget to pacify them and explained to them that you love and care them that’s why mom doesn’t want a child who is bad so that they will understand your punishment.