What are hidden consequences?

Hidden consequences are things that happen because of something you did, but you didn’t notice them right away.

Imagine you have a big bowl of your favorite cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, you eat so much cereal that you spill it all over the floor. You don't realize it at first, you’re too busy enjoying your cereal. But later, when you try to walk in your socks, you feel something squishy underfoot. That’s the hidden consequence of eating too much cereal: a messy floor that makes walking uncomfortable.

Think about going on a roller coaster. You scream and laugh as it goes up and then drops you down, that's exciting! But later, your stomach feels funny because of all the ups and downs. That’s another hidden consequence, the fun ride made your tummy feel weird afterward.

Sometimes, hidden consequences are like little surprises waiting to happen after something cool or exciting. You might not notice them at first, but they’re there, just like the cereal mess or a wobbly stomach after a roller coaster ride.Hidden consequences are things that happen because of something you did, but you didn’t notice them right away.

Imagine you have a big bowl of your favorite cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, you eat so much cereal that you spill it all over the floor. You don't realize it at first, you’re too busy enjoying your cereal. But later, when you try to walk in your socks, you feel something squishy underfoot. That’s the hidden consequence of eating too much cereal: a messy floor that makes walking uncomfortable.

Think about going on a roller coaster. You scream and laugh as it goes up and then drops you down, that's exciting! But later, your stomach feels funny because of all the ups and downs. That’s another hidden consequence, the fun ride made your tummy feel weird afterward.

Sometimes, hidden consequences are like little surprises waiting to happen after something cool or exciting. You might not notice them at first, but they’re there, just like the cereal mess or a wobbly stomach after a roller coaster ride.