It is time for me to reveal the two MOST BIGLY myths concerning consequences, as in punitive responses to misbehavior. I know it is time because, over the past week or so, several parents have indicated to me that they are laboring under said BIGLY myths, and the formula is that for every parent who contacts me with a question, there are actually 10 million parents who, if they had the chance and knew that I know everything there is to know about raising children, would ask me the same question. Therefore, as I write, there are 30 million parents out there who need to read this essay. So, whataya say…let’s get to it!
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