choices and consequences

A few years ago, when Samuel was about 3 and Benjamin about 1, I was refereeing a fight between them and told them that it was not okay to hit each other (something I continue to remind them about to this day). I gave Samuel a choice and the resultant consequence: don't hit again, and if you do, you have to go to your room. Samuel took a moment to think about it. Then quick as lightening he hit Benjamin and ran into his bedroom. I guess sometimes it's just worth it.