"That's So Unfair!" — What Consequences Actually Work for Tweens
From Parent support Circle Podcast by Curtis Leong
April 26, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 19
About this episode
The episode discusses effective consequences for tweens and how to maintain a positive relationship while disciplining them.
Tween discipline, fair consequences, and how to stop the "that's so unfair" cycle — for good. Host Curtis and co-host RJ break down what makes a consequence actually work for kids ages 8–12, the real difference between punishment and learning, and how to match your response to the behavior without blowing up the relationship. RJ draws on real stories from raising his own kids to show what works — and what backfires. This episode covers natural consequences, logical consequences, proportionality, tween communication, and how to give your kid a voice in the rules without losing your authority. Practical, warm, and made for real parents doing their best. Parent Support Circle is your weekly reminder that you're not alone in this — and that connection matters more than compliance. #NaturalConsequences #LogicalConsequences #ConnectionOverCompliance #DisciplineWithLove #TweenMom #TweenDad #ParentingIsHard #KidsAndRules #TalkToYourKids #RaisingGoodHumans
People in this episode
Host: Curtis Leong
Guest: RJ
Topics covered
- tween discipline
- fair consequences
- parenting strategies
- communication with tweens
- natural consequences
- logical consequences
Keywords
- tweens
- discipline
- parenting
- consequences
- communication
- fairness
- authority
- raising kids
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