Quote of the Day: 24 July 2024 #QotD

 

“It is easy to demand obedience and deny our children agency. However, if children are not allowed to make choices and suffer consequences, they will very likely become submissive, dependent, and weak-willed adults, incapable of necessary problem-solving skills to navigate the harsh realities of society.” -Sharlene Habermeyer

[That certainly doesn't excuse the use of overly harsh punishments in order to teach about consequences and the use of agency. Which is a danger of overcorrection. But you do need to teach your children that actions will always have consequences.]