Natural consequences are mostly a matter of getting

Adults do not impose natural consequences. Natural consequences are mostly a
matter of getting out of the way and allowing children to learn from their
experiences. Too often, adults deprive children of the chance to experience the
consequences of their actions because adults don’t want them to have
unpleasant or disappointing experiences
Unfortunately, the result is that the children don’t become responsible for
their own actions. The following example is a type that most teachers see
frequently: The Inevitable Does Happen
Although teachers and parents are often uncomfortable with allowing natural
consequences, children still manage to experience them. They will build an unstable
block tower and experience its collapse.
Related Consequences
Related consequences are useful when natural consequences won’t work. Not only
do school rules make natural consequences impossible at times, but also the
natural consequences in many situations are not acceptable. Adults do have the
responsibility of keeping children safe from harm. Obviously, no one allows a child
to experience the natural consequences of playing in the street.
When natural consequences are not feasible, teachers can use related
consequences to help children learn about the results of their
actions. Related consequences are consequences that are tied directly to a

behavior. They communicate through actions that certain behaviors will
not be tolerated.