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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder how many of these problems would have been solved if parents had done a few things better when the kids were younger...

1. Be parents (not buddies)
2. Be disciplined (brought out the paddle stick from time to time)
3. Be free-range (Opposite of helicopter: allow their kids to explore, get hurt, get injured, take risks, gain some independence and street smarts, learn from mistakes, etc.)

So how many of you are now admitting quietly to yourself, "Well, crap! I tried to be her buddy. I didn't dare to discipline. And I am still blaming her teacher and her boss at Starbucks, etc. for not treating my princess how she deserves to be treated."[/quote]

You are in for a rude awakening, unless you are cool with drinking underage and smoking pot. [/quote]

NP here.  I think you got that backwards.

At any rate, I think its normal to second-guess the choices we make as parents.  Its certainly been tough figuring this whole parenting thing on the fly.  I wish I'd kept the instruction manual they gave me at the hospital. [/quote]

I think the 1.2.3. poster has it backwards. [/quote]

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