ABSTRACT

Now that you understand what natural and logical consequences are, use the charts to come up with examples of both. Use the group to process your answers.

3. What is your role as a parent? How did you get this role? Zack thought he was fulfilling his role, but he actually was not giving the family what they needed. He was caught off guard because he was functioning out of his own expectations and did not consult with his family. What steps can you take to consider the needs of your family when determining what your role will be as a parent? ____________________

The following tips have been compiled through our work with battering groups and from a book on the subject by Levine and Pittinsky (1997):

1. Talk to your family about expectations and time commitments needed from each member.