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How avoiding consequences can reinforce problematic behaviors

I never punished my daughter for lying because I wanted her to feel safe telling me anything, but now she's 19 and lies compulsively about everything.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children need to experience the natural results of their choices to develop internal moral compasses.

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