22 - Discipline Made Simple: The Consequence Jar

In this episode, Graham and Katie explore everybody's favorite topic: discipline and consequences! But seriously, discipline is an important role for us as parents as we strive to build strategic families that are on mission for the Lord. Last time, we discussed how to motivate our kids to become contributors to your family life using a tool we call the Chip System. Today's episode is about the "stick" part of the "carrot and the stick," helping your kids see that their less desirable actions have consequences, using a tool we call the Consequence Jar. Join us as we share how you can set up this system for your family and the benefits it provides for your family!Topics covered:Scriptural foundation for disciplineThe goal of discipline: the reveal the Gospel to our kidsTypes of violations and why they're different: disobedience, lack of personal responsibility, lack of manners, attitude problems, relational problems.What the Consequence Jar looks likeReducing your load as parents and helping kids bear responsibility for violations, training our kids to solve their own problemsHow consequences are more effective than the common "lecture" method -- our kids have to feel the consequenceHow do know you're discovered a good consequenceSteps to creating a Consequence Jar in your own homeThe benefits of the Consequence Jar in our own homeEncouragement to see your time in these efforts -- the Chip System & the Consequence Jar -- as an INVESTMENT. It will yield benefits over time.Scriptures referenced:Proverbs 13:24Hebrews 12:6Psalm 119Ephesians 6:4Links & Resources:https://strategicfamilies.com/discipline-made-simple/, where you can find the Consequence Jar Sampler.Music:Intro: Life of a Traveler, by Black Rhomb (License #3565685)Outtro: Avocado Street, by Wes Hutchinson (Courtesy of YouTube Music)If this podcast been a blessing to you, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review and/or donating to our Patreon account. Thank you!