Consequences versus punishment

• A consequence is the result or direct effect of an action. 

> Consequences give your child the message that he is capable of taking responsibility for problems and can handle them.

• Punishment is defined by Merriam-Webster as “suffering, pain, or loss that serves as retribution.

> Punishment can cause resentment and rarely teaches a child what you want him to learn. It also can be damaging to your child’s self-esteem and does not facilitate secure attachment.