Natural consequences can be one of the most accessible forms of learning for children. Children are not rational. Offering children rational explanations for their behavior is not going to matter to them in the same way natural consequences may. While communication with children is undoubtedly important, young kids are unable to engage in a logical conversation about their behavior when they are in a heightened state. By allowing natural consequences, children can learn that their words and actions matter. They can begin to develop situational awareness and hopefully, self-preservation.