Picking up our conversation from last week, today we are asking the question, are there side effects from training with positive punishment? Cliff notes answer (if you were like me in school and hated reading) the answer is YES. Of course there is.
 
However, we can't stop the conversation there. There are side effects when we only train with ONE SIDE. I tell a story about when my kiddoes were getting in the bath about a year ago. (And if you come around our house often, you might be tempted to think that's the last time they have taken a bath. haha) Anyways, when my kids are in the bath for a long period of time and the bath water fills up, they don't notice when the water gets a turned to hot or cold for a few seconds because the rest of the water in the bath helps equal it all out. There is beauty in the balance of using both hot and cold water when you have an established thriving relationship.
When you check the "bath water" of the people you lead (kids, dogs, students, employees, etc.) is the water a little too hot ? Do you tend to naturally lean to positive punishment?  If so I highly recommend, Grace Based Parenting. Is that water alarmingly too hold because you often breed entitlement and couldn't tell "no" to a housefly? I highly recommend setting some good boundaries through the Program Positive Parenting Solutions.

Also, I share a story from Mrs. Universe and foster care advocate, Tori Hope Petersen
If you want to listen to her interview from our church happening THIS weekend October 13th and 14th -- you can find all the fun details HERE! :) (If you want Seth and I to save you a seat, even better. Just shoot me a message.

Until next time, know that I love you guys!