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[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] Let me guess, your oldest is 10?[/quote]
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