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My kids have me making gourmet lunches for them ... - "Jimbo"

Discipline is definitely the parents responsibility... - "Jimbo"

I don't have any kids, but I find those 2 statements funny. Who's disciplining Who in that scenario? I know you were referring to teachers about the discipline thing...but it still made me chuckle . . . Like I said, I'm no parent so I'm sure I don't know what I'm talking about...AND I'm definately not trying to disrespect ANYone here....as a possible-future parent I would just like to share my opinion.

I honestly believe both parents have to feel the same about raising their child. One cannot over-ride the other in the child's presence. One parent must have the final say. What he/she does wrong today will still be wrong tomorrow. Don't let your child see a difference in your mood as to deciding what's right or how you discipline them for that day, whether your in the mood to discipline or not, you MUST show the child his/her actions were wrong AND what the child should have done in that situation. Some /([SIZE=1/8]most[/SIZE]) parents are too lenient today, they're not in the mood to be a parent (I see alot of these cases when the parent is still a child themself). Children have TOO MUCH decision making responsibilities. Parenst don't seem to want to deal with the responsibility of being....a parent, which in my eyes means making A-LOT of their early decisions FOR them. I am constantly in the retail environment and see it everyday - - most kids rule most situations. I believe - IT HAS TO BE DONE FROM THE BEGINNING. Once a child reaches a certain age, they will do what THEY think is best and suffer the consequences, that's why it has to be done from the beginning. Parents must discipline themselves when it comes to raising their children, it's a bigger responsibility than most think when planning to start a family. As much as it pains a parent to discipline that cute little child . .. letting them have their way from the beginning will bite them in the rear over and over. Like I said, I'm sure I don't know what I'm talking about ...yet......but I felt the need to share my opinion.

P.S.....I also love these............

The parent:: "Come here son,,,.............I said COME HERE!!.....1.....2.............3....................4........................................5"
After the count of 5 the parent repeats themself and starts again..."..1.....2............"

I LOVE THOSE!! ....when my father/mother called me....if I chose not to go, there was going to be some pain involved when I finally went, OR MORE PAIN if they had to come to me. My parents didn't speak just to hear their own voices.