What Are the Advantages?
The following are advantages for using natural and logical consequences:
The consequence is closely tied to the behavior, and gives the child a chance to learn what happens when he doesn't behave in the way you expect him to behave.
Because it separates the deed from the doer, it does not shame or punish the child.
It is concerned with present and future behavior and helps children learn to be responsible for their own actions.
It is done in a calm environment.
It lets children make a choice.
What Are the Disadvantages?
It can sometimes be difficult for parents to use natural and logical consequences because:
The parent must be able to think ahead and come up with a proper response.
The parent must not step in and “save” the child.
The child must be allowed to experience the consequence.
The consequence takes time to put into action and often does not work the first time