Consequence & Reward Agreements

We all have consequences to our actions and the choices we make. However, some individuals may need support to understand the concept of consequences and teach the individual positive choices, actions and outcomes.

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Consequences and rewards are two important tools that can be used to shape and reinforce behavior. Consequences are what happen after a behavior, and they can either be positive or negative. Rewards are positive consequences that are given to encourage a desired behavior.

When used effectively, consequences and rewards can be a powerful way to teach children and adults new behaviors. For example, if you want a child to start picking up their toys after they play, you could give them a sticker or a small toy every time they do it. This positive reinforcement will help them to learn that picking up their toys is a good behavior that is worth repeating.

Consequences can also be used to discourage unwanted behaviors. For example, if a child is hitting other children, you could give them a time-out or take away their favorite toy. This negative reinforcement will help them to learn that hitting is not an acceptable behavior.

It is important to use consequences and rewards consistently in order to be effective. If you only give rewards sometimes, or if you only give consequences sometimes, the child will not learn what is expected of them. It is also important to make sure that the consequences and rewards are appropriate for the behavior. For example, a small toy might be an appropriate reward for picking up toys, but it would not be an appropriate reward for hitting someone.

In addition to consequences and rewards, there are other things that can be done to encourage positive behavior. These include:

• Setting clear expectations: Children need to know what is expected of them in order to behave appropriately. Make sure that you have clear rules and expectations for your child’s behavior, and that you communicate these expectations to them in a way that they can understand.
• Providing positive reinforcement: When your child behaves in a positive way, be sure to let them know that you appreciate it. This can be done with praise, a smile, or a hug.
• Ignoring negative behavior: Sometimes, the best way to discourage negative behavior is to simply ignore it. If you give the behavior attention, even negative attention, it will only reinforce the behavior.
• Modeling positive behavior: Children learn by watching the adults in their lives. If you want your child to behave in a positive way, be sure to model that behavior yourself.

By using consequences, rewards, and other positive reinforcement techniques, you can help children and adults learn new behaviors and develop positive habits.

Here are some additional tips for using consequences and rewards effectively:

• Be consistent. If you want the consequences or rewards to be effective, you need to be consistent in using them. If you only give rewards sometimes, or if you only give consequences sometimes, the child will not learn what is expected of them.
• Be fair. The consequences and rewards should be fair and age-appropriate. For example, a time-out might be an appropriate consequence for a young child, but it would not be an appropriate consequence for an adult.
• Be specific. When you give a consequence or reward, be specific about what the child did or did not do. This will help them to understand why they are being rewarded or punished.
• Be positive. When you use consequences and rewards, focus on the positive behavior that you want to see. This will help the child to associate positive things with good behavior.

Using consequences and rewards effectively can be a challenging task, but it is one that can be very rewarding. By taking the time to understand how consequences and rewards work, you can help children and adults learn new behaviors and develop positive habits.