Darby, age 12, always wants to stay up late. His father lets Darby stay up as late as he wants, but insists that Darby get up on time and get to school. Darby protests, saying that he is too tired. His father insists, and Darby drags himself out of bed and off to school. The father is using which Adlerian technique?

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The father is allowing Darby to experience the natural consequences of staying up late, which is feeling tired the next day.

Darby, Age 12, Always Wants to Stay Up Late