Ducks In A Row: Actions Have Consequences
March 3, 2009 by Miki Saxon
It seems that more and more people these days confuse accountability and consequences with ultimatums and punishment.
I thought it would be a good idea to sort this out, since the former is a part of a strong, healthy culture, while the latter is a major factor in an abusive one.
Accountability stems from the public nature of an action, whether planned or unplanned, and usually includes an unstated request for support and a greater incentive to follow through because others know (the reason for making it public).
Weight Watchers offers accountability and support through its public nature.
Consequences are the result of an …read more