One parent may need to agree that there will be consequences for bad behavior while the other parent may need to accept that consequences don't have to be harsh to be effective. (thespruce.com)
For instance, they may send students to the office when they suspect bullying only to have them sent back to class with no real consequences for their bad behavior. (verywellfamily.com)
«Kids need consequences for bad behavior,» parents often tell me. (psychologytoday.com)