"I'm very much about natural consequences now, and I feel like I kind of missed the boat a little bit on my older kids,"
"We saved them in a lot of cases, especially when it comes to school,"
"And that's detrimental to their development when they don't have to problem-solve or troubleshoot."
"I let them get away with stuff, or helped them through stuff, when they probably need to figure it out themselves,"
Melissa Joan Hart is raising three sons: Mason (19), Braydon (16), and Tucker (12). Parenting approach has shifted toward enforcing natural consequences to promote problem-solving and independence. Past tendencies to rescue children from school-related problems reduced opportunities for troubleshooting and growth. Natural consequences involve letting children face accountability for actions, such as dealing with forgotten items or missed responsibilities, rather than parents stepping in. For the youngest child, parental involvement changed from taking charge of projects to offering help rather than leading on homework. A Pop Secret campaign detail notes a year's supply of popcorn was requested for a role.
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