I also want to put in a good word about men in this discussion. My husband backs me up when I have to discipline our son. Since I am the one home with him the most I get the most tantrums etc. I have one friend who when she does finally try to discipline her child her hubby doesn't back her up. Guess he had a step-dad that was a beater and he can't separate the two. It is really sad because he is hurting his daughter in the long run by not teaching her limits etc. This little girl responds to total strangers who take the time to correct her. I mean, she listens. Yet, she can be acting like a total monkey and Daddy just continues with his conversation like she isn't even around.
I also want to put in a good word about men in this discussion.Thank you. I are one, uh, I mean I be one.
A dad that don't teach and discipline AND punish ain't much of a dad. Love demands teaching, reproof, and correction.
Bump to you mom.