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[quote=Anonymous]My DH and I have completely different parenting styles, philosophy and priorities.
I don’t want the kids to watch TV and play video games all day, he doesn’t think kids should be forced to read, do extra work outside of school, or practice music regularly (even though we pay for lessons), and that if they watch TV and play video games most of the day, it’s fine.
It use to really frustrate me and we would argue about it,  but I learned to let it go. When he has them, he does what he wants  (he keeps them safe, feeds them, and hangs out with them.)
When I have the time and energy, I try to have them read daily, limit TV and make sure they practice their music. It’s not a perfect system, but the kids get it and it balances out. I simply ask that when we are both there and I trying to encourage other activities (including boards games and outside time), he doesn’t undermine me.
Once I stopped getting frustrated about how he did things, we have both been happier and better parents.
Plus, I always reminded myself that if we split over parenting issues, then my ability to influence the kids’ behavior would be cut in half due to losing half my time with them. 
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