Consequences Jar

I saw a friend posted an "Uh Oh" jar she found on Pinterest. I needed something! The punishments I have been doling out have not been working. Therefore, I got on Pinterest too and found a few ideas. I don't have a picture of the container but it is just an old oatmeal cylindar that I wrapped with plain red wrapping paper. Inside you will find folded pieces of paper with specific consequences (either restrictions or chores). I needed to have concrete reasons for why and when they were to use the jar. I came up with 4. Here they are.

Why you would have to use the consequences jar:

Disobedience to a known rule
Anyone then who knows the good he ought to do and does not do it sins. James 4:17

Not obeying right away
Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.
Colossians 3:20

Speaking in an unkind tone of voice
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn away from evil and do good: seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:13-14

Talking back / complaining
Honor your father and mother that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12

Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world Philippians 2:14-15

I like to know "why" things are the way they are so I figured my kids needed to as well. Plus, I wanted them to see what God had to say about their behavior. So far so good. My house is a lot cleaner for one, and two, I am yelling about 100% less. All I have to say is, "You need to come pull from the jar". And then we read the reason for the punishment along with the verse. AHHH! This is when Pinterest and social media are excellent!