Originally Posted by brilliantcp
Homework issue first: IMO the problem with asynchronous development in executive function is that many of the "natural consequences" approaches have a disproportionate impact. DC won't complete SAT registration? If one lets them suffer the "natural consequences" DC may miss all the financial aid and application deadlines and not be able to go to college.
It is my understanding that we are talking about much younger children... middle schoolers.

It is possible that experiencing "natural consequences" as middle schoolers, the children may have a better concept of consequences as high schoolers, when they are facing higher stakes.