In the past, "discipline" often meant revoked privileges for poor behaviour. No television for a week. Didn't do your homework? Forget that movie. However, although this old school approach can make kids cooperate in the short term, research now shows that it's not the best way to teach lifelong lessons.

These days, many experts encourage to let kids experience what they call "the natural consequences of their actions" instead. If your child refuses to wear their jacket, just let them be cold—and they probably won't put up a fight the next time.

Natural consequences are like Good carbohydrates.  When we let children learn from natural consequences, they’re more likely to understand the repercussions of their actions.