Ren Allen

" I
think many parents really confuse, children needing consistency of a
life structured by parents, teachers, etc., with what I see their
true need, being......
to feel secure."

I agree.
I think it means we are dependable and trustworthy as parents, not
that we dole out the same punishment each time (which is how I've
seen "consistency" misused).
I try to be consistent in what I say and what I mean. I try to be
consistently dependable so they can count on me to be there when
they need help.
Consistency is good. Punishment isn't.

Ren